Southampton boss Nigel Adkins hopes Adam Lallana returns against Sunderland

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Friday 21 December 2012 11:42, UK

Nigel Adkins admits Southampton's two-week break from playing has given Adam Lallana the chance to return from injury without missing a game.

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