Wolves v Sunderland: Striker handed surprise start in changed side

Wolves boss Rob Edwards has handed striker Tolu Arokodare his first Premier League start since February for Saturday’s visit of Sunderland.

The Nigeria international is back in the starting XI for the first time since reports of a dressing room altercation with team-mate Matheus Mane emerged last month.

Arokodare, whose last top flight start was in a 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace, is one of three changes to the Wolves starting XI from last weekend’s 1-0 defeat to Wolves.

Dan Bentley replaces the injured Jose Sa in goal, while Yerson Mosquera returns to the defence after missing the last two matches through suspension. Matt Doherty drops to the bench.

Wolves, whose relegation has already been confirmed, are aiming to snap a three-match losing run without scoring.

Wolves team (5-4-1): Bentley, Lima, Mosquera, Bueno S, Toti, Bueno H, Armstrong, Gomes, Andre, Mane, Arokodare Subs: Doherty, Wolfe, Hwang, Gomes R, Bellegarde, Tchatchoua, Gomes A, Edozie, Gracey (gk).