Five released by Sunderland

Sunderland have confirmed several out-of-contract players will be released by the club during the summer.

The Black Cats are looking to rebuild their squad under manager Paolo Di Canio after narrowly avoiding relegation to the Championship.

As expected Titus Bramble and fellow defender Matthew Kilgallon will not have their contracts at the Stadium of Light renewed.

Forward Ryan Noble, midfielder Adam Reed, who has been on loan in the lower leagues, and Ben Wilson have also been told they can leave.