Arca back for Wearsiders

Midfielder Julio Arca returns to the Sunderland squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership trip to Charlton after more than two months on the sidelines with a fractured toe.

The Argentinian, who has made just one appearance as a substitute since September 25, is back in contention, as is goalkeeper Kelvin Davis with manager Mick McCarthy considering ending teenager Ben Alnwick’s five-game run in the side.