Lee Johnson explains his Jordan Jones dilemma as he reacts to Sunderland's game-changing cameos at Crewe

Sunderland were drifting at 2-0 down when the Head Coach made four substitutions just before the hour mark.

That quickly became five as Grant Leadbitter suffered a dislocated shoulder, an injury that leaves him facing a spell on the sidelines.

Jones got his side back into the game with a breathtaking strike that halved the deficit, while Maguire went on to produce a string of superb free kicks that should have yielded one assist at the very least.

The attacking midfielder got his reward with an outstanding volley that rescued a point for an otherwise lacklustre Black Cats side.

Both have given Johnson a big dilemma ahead of the game against Swindon Town on Tuesday night.

"There was a couple who had a point to prove and they did that," Johnson said.

"Both goals were struck with real venom.

"Jordan showed great attitude, coming in off the left and bursting past a couple. I'm looking forward to watching it back because it looked like an absolute worldie.

"That will do his confidence the world of good.

"He's been good for us, but [Aiden] McGeady has also been good but it's not always easy to match them up and get both of them on the pitch.

"I'm really pleased with him and he'll be delighted with that."

Maguire has only started one league game since Johnson's arrival but has been a regular off the bench in recent games and has impressed with his application.

Sunderland's Head Coach said the 32-year-old has shown that he 'absolutely' has a part to play between now and the end of the season.

"He absolutely has a part to play, and that [cameo] is why he's there," Johnson said.

"We've been open and honest with Chrissy right from day one and he's been the same with us.

"We want all of our players to do well and it's a great goal, a great moment for him.

"It's one that he fully deserves."

Johnson seems likely to make changes for Tuesday's game after admitting that he could perhaps have freshened things up further for this draw.

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