'Dangerous' - James Copley's player rating photos as Sunderland U21s faced Liverpool

James Copley’s player ratings as Sunderland under-21s faced Liverpool at Eppleton in the Premier League 2

Sunderland returned to action against Liverpool in the Premier League 2 on Monday evening at Eppleton.

The Black Cats came into the game on the back of an opening-day draw against Newcastle United, which was followed by a victory against Middlesbrough in their second game back after the summer break.

Liverpool took the lead early doors after a goal from James Balagizi before Trey Ogunsyui equalised minutes later with a cool run and finish. The visitors then re-took the lead with around half an hour on the clock through Kieron Morrison. Ranel Young then extended Liverpool’s lead towards the end of the game.

Tommy Watson pulled one back with a superb effort from the left-hand side to make it 3-2 but it was too little too late for the Black Cats.

Here, James Copley rates each Sunderland player after the game against Liverpool in the Premier League 2:

13. Jake Waters

Came on in the second half but didn't have enough time to influence the game and it was heartbreaking to see the young striker come off injured having only just returned. N/A | Ben Cuthbertson Photo: Ben Cuthbertson