Sunderland head into a massive weekend in the race for automatic promotion from League One when Jack Ross' side entertain promotion rivals Portsmouth at the Stadium of Light.

Ahead of this crucial fixture, Ross has received a welcome boost with an almost fully fit squad available to him to make his selection from, as reported on Chronicle Live.

So with the Black Cats squad nearly fully fit, do they have the edge in race for second?

We discuss........

Benjamin Lang

"This gives the Black Cats a huge boost in the promotion race, it's ideal timing.

"It is hugely beneficial that Ross can call on a wide range of options at this pivotal moment in the season.

"The fact they also have home advantage when they face Portsmouth on the weekend is another reason Sunderland should feel confident of getting a top-two place."

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Louie Chandler

"Nope.

"I think the loss to Coventry a few weeks back and the draw with Peterborough on Monday were really damaging to their hopes.

"Both Barnsley and Portsmouth currently have the edge over them and looking ahead to the play-offs may not be a bad idea.

Gary Hutchinson

“No.

“McGeady is struggling with a broken foot, Watmore is out too.

“Barnsley have the edge, they’re second and know that someone will drop points this weekend.

“If Pompey get a credible draw at Sunderland, a Barnsley win leaves them on the cusp of the Championship.”