Phil Smith's player ratings: How Sunderland stars rated in vital Bradford win - including 'superb' Duncan Watmore

Sunderland secured a vital win over Bradford City at the Stadium of Light - but who were their standout performers?
Duncan Watmore shone for Sunderland against BradfordDuncan Watmore shone for Sunderland against Bradford
Duncan Watmore shone for Sunderland against Bradford

Aiden McGeady's first-half strike handed the Black Cats a well-deserved three points and allowed them to cut the gap between themselves and leaders Portsmouth. There were some standout performances on Wearside, but who caught the eye of our Sunderland reporter Phil Smith? Scroll down and click through the pages to see who shone - and struggled - for the Black Cats against the Bantams in his player ratings: