Patrick van Aanholt was pulled out of Sunderland's 1-0 defeat at Tottenham because of medical advice from cardiologists, says boss David Moyes. Van Aanholt, 26, was replaced by Jason Denayer 15 minutes before kick-off, but could return for Wednesday's EFL Cup match against Queens Park Rangers. "He had the statutory checks with the cardiologists," said Moyes.

"The Football Association panel advised us really late that he should not play until further tests had taken place." Moyes said the Dutchman had since had those tests and would travel with the squad for Wednesday's match at Loftus Road (19:45 BST). "We are just surprised the FA panel didn't contact me or my doctor until 3.55 on Sunday afternoon," added Moyes. "I have never in my career been put in a situation like that.

"It was completely outside our control, but it was in our control because we knew we had to make the correct decision for the player and for the football club."