Sunderland’s U21s were back in Premier League International Cup action at the Stadium of Light as they faced Sporting CP. It was another useful European test for Graeme Murty’s side, who have grown with each outing in this competition.
The game offered important minutes for a number of young players and a chance for others to continue building sharpness after recent returns to fitness. The differing style and physicality of European opposition gave the squad another challenge to solve, and the fixture added another layer to their development as individuals and as a team. Here’s how each Sunderland player performed on the night.
13. Ethan Moore
Ethan Moore came on at half-time for Romaine Mundle, then shifting to the right wing with Timur Tutierov switching to the left. Put in a decent shift but found chances hard to come by. 6 | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
14. Felix Scott
Felix Scott came on in the second half for Jake Waters, but didn't see a great deal of the ball. Showed flashes of good pace on occasion. 6 | Photo courtesy of Sunderland AFC.