Sunderland rounded off their mini tour of the United States with a narrow win against a Wrexham side managed by former Black Cats manager Phil Parkinson.
Regis Le Bris handed starts to the likes of Robin Roefs, Brian Brobbey and Noah Sadiki after they all appeared at this summer’s World Cup finals - but it was defender Nordi Muikele that grabbed the only goal of the game as he made the most of some impressive hold-up play from Brobbey before firing beyond Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo from a narrow angle. That proved to be enough to see off the Championship side as Le Bris’ men rounded off their time on the other side of the Atlantic on a positive note. We take a look at some of the best images from Saturday’s game as the Black Cats now turn their attention towards preparing for next weekend’s friendly at Ligue 1 club Lens.
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1. Sunderland claimed a 1-0 win against Championship club Wrexham in their final friendly in the United States.
Sunderland claimed a 1-0 win against Championship club Wrexham in their final friendly in the United States. | Getty Images
2. Sunderland claimed a 1-0 win against Championship club Wrexham in their final friendly in the United States.
Sunderland claimed a 1-0 win against Championship club Wrexham in their final friendly in the United States. | Getty Images
3. Sunderland claimed a 1-0 win against Championship club Wrexham in their final friendly in the United States.
Sunderland claimed a 1-0 win against Championship club Wrexham in their final friendly in the United States. | Getty Images
4. Sunderland claimed a 1-0 win against Championship club Wrexham in their final friendly in the United States.
Sunderland claimed a 1-0 win against Championship club Wrexham in their final friendly in the United States. | Getty Images