Burton sweating on Lloyd Dyer for Sunderland clash

Lloyd Dyer will be assessed before Burton boss Nigel Clough finalises his plans for the visit of Sunderland.

The winger suffered a hamstring injury during the defeat at Sheffield United and missed the midweek draw at Brentford.

John Brayford is making progress in his recovery from a hamstring problem but Saturday's game against the Black Cats could come too soon for the right-back.

On-loan striker Joe Mason is also nearing a return after a back injury and it is hoped he will be involved again soon as Burton look for a first home win in just over two months.

Sunderland boss Chris Coleman expects forward Duncan Watmore to miss the rest of the season after he underwent knee surgery.

The injury…