Sunderland have given supporters a promising peek of Ross Stewart back on the grass in training.

Stewart hasn't played since the 3-0 win over Rotherham at the Stadium of Light at the end of August because of a thigh injury, but joined the squad for the training trip to Dubai as he closes in on a return to action.

And the striker continues to make good progress, with Sunderland posting a video clip on Twitter of Stewart in training.

Stewart was aiming to join full training during the stint in Dubai and, providing there are no setbacks, has targeted the visit of Millwall a week on Saturday as the game when he hopes to return to the matchday squad.

Mowbray is understandably keen to get Stewart back having only been able to call upon the striker for one game so far, in which the 26-year-old scored twice.

Stewart's contract is due to expire at the end of the season but Sunderland have the option to extend the deal by a further 12 months.

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