RICKY SBRAGIA has kept faith with the side that secured a draw at the Reebok which means Kenwyne Jones continues in his lone striker role.
After impressing in their clash with Bolton eight days ago, Sbragia has handed the same 18 players a chance to impress at Fratton Park.
The Portsmouth side however, is full of changes with the absence of England goalkeeper David James the most notable surprise in Paul Hart's line-up. Kanu comes in to the starting 11 with John Utaka also handed a start.
SUNDERLAND: (4-5-1) Fulop; Bardsley,Davenport,Ferdinand,Collins; Malbranque,Tainio,Whitehead,Leadbitter,Richardson; Jones
Subs: Colgan,McShane,Edwards,Reid,Murphy,Healy,Cisse
PORTSMOUTH: (4-4-2)Begovic;Johnson,Distin,Campbell, Hreidarsson;Utaka,Mullins,Davis,Hughes;Crouch,Kanu
Subs:Ashdown,Primus,Kaboul,Traore,Basinas,Nugent,Belhadj
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