Scotland international Leigh Griffiths has returned to the side where it all began for him 16-years ago as he continues to search for a new club.
Sunderland face Middlesbrough in a behind-closed-doors friendly today as Sam Allardyce looks to keep his players in shape during the two-week international break.
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