The 22-year-old Republic of Ireland international joined the Black Cats from West Bromwich Albion in July 2007 and played 21 times for the club last season.

His performances at the back helped Sunderland avoid relegation in their first season back in the Barclays Premier League and he will be hoping to do the same with Hull.

knee cap

McShane spent his summer recovering from a fractured knee cap and he has yet to feature for the Stadium of Light outfit this season.

The Wicklow-born player will be unable to play for the Tigers against Sunderland during the loan.