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Jack Rodwell is set to return for Sunderland against Crystal Palace this weekend, Dick Advocaat has confirmed.

The former Manchester City and England midfielder missed out on the Wear-Tyne derby last weekend due to a minor hamstring problem, but head coach Advocaat says Rodwell is fit to play against Palace at the Stadium of Light tomorrow.

The 24-year-old will replace the suspended Seb Larsson, with the Swede starting a two-match ban after the derby saw him collect his tenth booking of the campaign.

Aside from Rodwell’s inclusion at the expense of Larsson, Advocaat is likely to name the same side that beat rivals Newcastle United 1-0 on Sunday to climb three points clear of the relegation zone.

Long-term casualties Emanuele Giaccherini (ankle) and Ricky Alvarez (knee) both remain sidelined.