Sunderland’s international community is no secret, but meeting those who have traveled thousands of miles will never fail to amaze me ...

"We’ve decided to protect and take our foot off the gas, hoping (knowing?) that the acceleration is there, waiting to go full throttle!" writes John Wilson.

RR reader Harry is wondering about the futures of several Sunderland first teamers, with rumours constantly swirling about what might happen to them beyond this season. Email us: [email protected].