Premiership: Quinn and McAteer start for Sunderland

Niall Quinn has declared himself fit for Sunderland's game against Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light today.

Sunderland v Aston Villa

Sunderland: Sorensen, Haas, Gray, Williams, Thome, Arca, McAteer, Reyna, McCann, Quinn, Phillips.

Subs: Macho, Thirlwell, Kyle, McCartney, Kilbane.

Aston Villa: Schmeichel, Samuel, Wright, Staunton, Mellberg, Kachloul, Hendrie, Taylor, Stone, Vassell, Dublin.

Subs: Boateng, Merson, Enckelman, Barry, Hitzlsperger.

Referee: M Riley (Leeds)