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Sunderland's Watmore out for season

Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore will miss the rest of the season after scans revealed he has suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury.

The 22-year-old was taken off on a stretcher during Sunderland's 2-1 win over Leicester on Saturday, following a collision with Christian Fuchs.

Watmore has started 11 games for David Moyes' side in the Premier League this season.

The England Under-21 international joined from Altrincham in 2013.

and midfielders Lynden Gooch and Lee Cattermole to long-term injuries.