Adam Johnson is set to start for Sunderland in Dick Advocaat ’ s first game in charge at West Ham on Saturday . The 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 . Adam Johnson , pictured with girlfriend Stacey Flounders , has had his bail extended until April 23 . New Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat has confirmed that Adam Johnson will be available for selection . Johnson played 81 minutes of Sunderland 's 2-0 defeat by Manchester United shortly before being arrested . And the 27-year-old flew to London with the rest of the squad last night ahead of the game at Upton Park . Advocaat has worked with Johnson at the Academy of Light this week and he took part in a full-scale practice match on Thursday . When asked during his unveiling press conference if Johnson would play at West Ham , Advocaat said : ‘ Everyone who is training is available for selection. ’ Former Manchester City player Johnson has had his suspension lifted following the extension of his bail . The 27-year-old winger could feature for new manager Dick Advocaat after his suspension was lifted . Advocaat has inherited a side one point and one place above the drop zone . The Dutchman , however , has never been relegated in his 27-year managerial career and does not intend to add demotion to his CV at Sunderland . ‘ I have never been relegated and always have the feeling that I will never go down , ’ he said . ‘ So I don ’ t really want to talk about relegation. ’ Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .
Adam Dick Advocaat was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with girl , 15 . Sunderland suspended the winger during police investigation . Dick Advocaat had bail extended to April 23 and his suspension was lifted . Dick Advocaat is set to start for the Black Cats against West Ham on Saturday . Johnson takes charge of his first game as Sunderland manager .