Kader Mangane will make his first appearance in a Sunderland shirt during the development squad's encounter against Everton this evening.

The 29-year-old is yet to feature for the Black Cats since he joined on a loan basis from Al-Hilal last month, with manager Martin O'Neill admitting that he needed to improve his fitness levels.

His inclusion tonight has resulted in speculation that he has moved closer to earning a place in the senior side, who take on Fulham at the Stadium of Light this weekend.

Mangane has made 23 appearances for the Senegal national team.