MIKE Dodds says he'll have to freshen up his Sunderland side and make changes for Tuesday's game against Leeds United - with Alex Pritchard in contention to start after his brilliant cameo from the bench against West Brom.

Pritchard came off the bench to set up both Sunderland goals in the 2-1 win over the Baggies. The substitute swung in the free-kick for Dan Ballard's headed opener before playing in Dan Neil for Sunderland's second against the Baggies.

Dodds said: "Pritch knows my thoughts on him. I've got a really good relationship with Pritch. He's done exactly what I thought he'd do which was impact the game and we'll see where he is for Tuesday night."

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Asked whether Pritchard is now in line to start against Leeds, Dodds said: "We’re coming up against two really good teams with really good coaches and Premier League budgets.

"We have to be really flexible in terms of how we set up from a tactical point of view and have to utilise the squad.

"Whether it’s Alex, someone who didn’t play today or someone who came on and played limited minutes, the reality is on Tuesday and even Saturday we have to rotate the squad.

"I’m delighted for Pritch, he’s a top footballer, a pleasure to work with and tactically really bright. I don’t need to tell the fanbase how technically good he is, his delivery for Ballard’s goal was top class."