Phil Smith's player ratings: '˜Breathtaking' Jon McLaughlin performance helps Sunderland make it SIX in a row

Sunderland registered their six consecutive win in all competitions with a 2-0 triumph at Plymouth - but who stood out for Jack Ross' side?
A 'breathtaking' Jon McLaughlin performance helped Sunderland to victoryA 'breathtaking' Jon McLaughlin performance helped Sunderland to victory
A 'breathtaking' Jon McLaughlin performance helped Sunderland to victory

Aiden McGeady’s fine solo effort in the second half opened the scoring before his late penalty wrapped up the three points for the Black Cats, who moved up to second in League One.

But who were the star performers in the victory?

Our man Phil Smith has dished out his player ratings - and there is special praise for stopper Jon McLaughlin and two-goal hero McGeady.

Click the link above and flick through our gallery to see who shone - and struggled - for the Black Cats at Plymouth.