BBC · Nov 20, 2024
Joyous week for Sunderland's international players
Image caption, Dan Ballard marked his recent return from injury with a goal for Northern Ireland in the win over BelarusThe three Sunderland players who were called up for senior international duty have all enjoyed a very successful week.
Trai Hume and Dan Ballard were at the heart of the Northern Ireland defence for their 2-0 win at home to Belarus and the 2-2 draw in Luxembourg.
Ballard was also on the scoresheet against Belarus as the Black Cats duo helped their country win promotion to League B of the Nations League after winning Group C3.