In a poll on our Sunderland Echo SAFC Twitter page, supporters had their say on the side Jack Ross should name for the clash at the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira – with some shock omissions and debuts dished out. Scroll down and click through the pages to see if you agree with the team Sunderland fans voted for:
1. CB: Jordan Willis
Ross looks set to experiment with a back three once against in Portugal, and 67% of Sunderland fans want to see the new signing handed his debut against Benfica B. Photo: Tim Richardson
2. CB: Tom Flanagan
Completing the back three fans want to see against Benfica is Flanagan - with 35% calling for the Northern Irish international to start. Photo: Frank Reid
3. RWB: Conor McLaughlin
Ross is likely to utilise wing backs this term, and 58% of supporters wanted to see how McLaughlin fared in that position against Benfica. Photo: FRANK REID
4. CM: Dylan McGeouch
With talk of an exit now having cooled, McGeouch has been backed to shine for the Black Cats - and 36% of fans want to see him start in the centre of the park against Benfica. Photo: FRANK REID