Sitting at the top of the Championship table alongside Sheffield United, Sunderland have made a strong start to the season. Following the international break, the Black Cats are set for an away trip to The Den to face Millwall.
In their last match, Regis Le Bris’ side drew 2-2 with Coventry City. Here is the Sky Sports Team of the Season so far, selected by David Prutton and Simeon Gholam:
GK: Michael Cooper, Sheffield United
RB: Trai Hume, Sunderland
According to Prutton, Hume has been a standout player in a surprising team, consistently performing at a high level in the Championship. The young full-back has been a key part of Sunderland’s success.
CB: Pascal Struijk, Leeds United
CB: Harry Souttar, Sheffield United
LB: Harrison Burrows, Sheffield United
CM: Vini Souza, Sheffield United
CM: Alex Mowatt, West Brom
RW: Romain Esse, Millwall
LW: Borja Sainz, Norwich City
ST: Haji Wright, Coventry City
ST: Josh Maja, West Brom
Manager: Regis Le Bris, Sunderland
Hume, who has made 15 appearances for Sunderland this season, has been in impressive form. The young defender signed a contract extension until 2027 and will be aiming to help his team secure promotion to the Premier League.
Having started his career at Ballymena United before moving to Linfield, Hume’s rise to the first team at Sunderland has been steady. He has shown growth and improvement, catching the eye of many with his performances.
With nearly 100 appearances for the Black Cats, Hume has become a valuable asset for the team. His inclusion in the Team of the Season highlights his progress and Sunderland will be relying on him to continue his strong performances.
