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Chris Coleman confirms he’ll recall Sunderland’s Marc Wilson for Derby County match

Republic of Ireland's Marc Wilson reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2014 qualifying football match Austria vs Ireland in Vienna on September 10, 2013...
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Sunderland are set to take on Derby County tomorrow.

Chris Coleman, manager of Sunderland looks on ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between QPR and Sunderland at Loftus Road on March 10, 2018 in London, England.

Chris Coleman has confirmed to Sunderland’s official website that Marc Wilson will be back in his side’s match day squad to face Derby County tomorrow.

Wilson has not featured in any of Sunderland’s last 11 league matches, due to injury.

But the versatile defender has impressed over the international break in training.

And Coleman has confirmed that Wilson will return, although Joel Asoro and Billy Jones are set to miss out.

Republic of Ireland's Marc Wilson reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2014 qualifying football match Austria vs Ireland in Vienna on September 10, 2013. AFP PHOTO

He said: “The one disappointment is Joel Asoro, who had a collision in his game for Sweden.

“It’s a head injury which means it’s a no for tomorrow [against Derby], but if we get the clearance from the doctor there’s a possibility he could play on Monday.”

“Billy Jones is also out, he’s had an injection in his knee so won’t be available.

“But Marc Wilson has trained very well and is back in the squad, and the boys that came back from international duty are all fine as I sit here now.”

Adama Traore (R) of Middlesbrough challenges Marc Wilson of Sunderland during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Middlesbrough and Sunderland at the Riverside Stadium on January...

Wilson could come straight back into Sunderland’s starting line-up, as Coleman has promised changes.

The Welsh boss is desperate to spark an improvement in Sunderland’s form, with time running out.

The Black Cats are currently rooted to the bottom of the Championship table, and relegation is looking a real possibility.

Sunderland have a five point gap to make up to safety, with just eight games remaining this season.