Dick Advocaat has confirmed that Adam Johnson is available for selection ahead of his first game in charge at West Ham . The Sunderland winger returned to training on Wednesday after the club lifted his suspension following his arrest on March 2 on suspicion of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl . The Black Cats took the decision to allow Johnson to return after his bail was extended to April 23 . New Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat has confirmed that Adam Johnson will be available for selection . Advocaat faced the media as Sunderland boss for the first time as he bids to save them from the drop . The veteran Dutch manager admitted it was a big challenge taking over at the Stadium of Light . Advocaat has worked with the 27-year-old at the Academy of Light this week and he took part in a full-scale practice match on Thursday . And , when asked during his unveiling press conference if Johnson would play at West Ham , Advocaat said : ‘ Everyone who is training is available for selection . ‘ I name the squad after the final training session. ’ Advocaat has inherited a side one point and one place above the drop zone . The Dutchman , however , had no reservations about taking on the task at the Stadium of Light . Johnson is available for selection after the Mackems lifted his suspension following his arrest on March 2 . ‘ It ’ s a big challenge to take over in this position , ’ said the 67-year-old , who revealed this week that he has known for a few weeks he was in line to replace Gus Poyet . ‘ I was a free man after what happened in Serbia ( sacked in November ) . ‘ The opportunity came and I thought , in my opinion , it was a good side and a great club – so why not ? ‘ In Holland we can see all of the games on TV . I know the players . We have a great stadium and great fans – with their support we should be able to stay up . Johnson rejoined his team-mates on Wednesday , followed by a full training match on Thursday . ‘ I have a good feeling about the squad from the last three days. ’ Advocaat has signed a nine-game deal on Wearside and is almost certain to return to Holland at the end of the season . He explained : ‘ We did not discuss that ( staying on ) . For me it ’ s important to do this job . What happens after is not so important. ’ Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .
Adam Johnson returned to England training on Wednesday . England lifted the Sunderland winger 's suspension after his arrest . Dick Advocaat faces his first test as England manager at Upton Park .