Kevin Phillips is setting out to gun down Celtic hours before celebrating his 28th birthday tomorrow.

The England hotshot will be brought back to lead the Sunderland frontline in tonight's showdown at Parkhead.

Black Cats boss Peter Reid is determined to bounce back after Saturday's shock 3-1 defeat at Third Division Mansfield.

Reid roared: "We'll have to do better in our next match - and we will."

He'll also bring back team skipper Michael Gray, England midfielder Gavin McCann and Sweden skipper Stefan Schwarz.

Reid is also set to recall £3.6 million French striker Lilian Laslandes, with Irish veteran Niall Quinn playing some part in the pre-season friendly.

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