Hartlepool United 0 Sunderland 3: Can you spot yourself in the crowd at Victoria Park?

Sunderland were backed by almost 4,000 fans for their 3-0 pre-season win away at Hartlepool United.

The game was overshadowed by the news that manager Sam Allardyce is set to take charge of the England team but it didn't stop thousands of Sunderland fans enjoying their first glimpse of the players this season.

Sam Allardyce before Sunderland's win over Hartlepool Unitedplaceholder image
Sam Allardyce before Sunderland's win over Hartlepool United

Jermain Defoe scored twice and Wahbi Khazri also netted in the pre-season friendly win.

Can you spot yourself among the crowd at Victoria Park? Take a look through our fan gallery from the game.

The official attendance was 6,021, with 3,859 Sunderland supporters among the crowd.

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