Hull City assistant head coach Dean Holden has previewed Tuesday's Carabao Cup third-round clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light (kick-off 19:45 BST), according to BBC News.
Holden confirmed that Matt Crooks and Tim Iroegbunam will train with the squad on Monday and are expected to be included in the matchday plans for the trip to Wearside.
The Tigers boss touched on squad fitness levels and what he described as the "feel-good factor" building around the club ahead of the cup tie, though full details of his comments were not disclosed.