Phil Smith's player ratings: Who impressed as Sunderland are held by Hartlepool United in pre-season
Sunderland drew 1-1 with Hartlepool United in their final pre-season friendly of the summer - but how did each player fare for the Black Cats?
By Phil Smith
Published 25th Jul 2022, 21:02 BST
Updated 25th Jul 2022, 21:28 BST
Sunderland fell behind in the first half when Jake Hastie’s cross deflected into the visitors’ net off Ellis Taylor.
The Black Cats drew level on the stroke of half-time when Jack Diamond was brought down in the box and Elliot Embleton converted from the penalty spot.
Alex Neil’s side will now prepare for their Championship opener against Coventry at the Stadium of Light.
Our chief Sunderland writer Phil Smith has dished out his player ratings from the Suit Direct Stadium:
Alex Neil’s side will now prepare for their Championship opener against Coventry at the Stadium of Light.
5. Trai Hume - 8
Has had a very good pre-season and that continued here. Tenacious and kept driving forward all the way through the game. Must have given his head coach something to think about ahead of the weekend. 8 Photo: Frank Reid
Inexperience in a wing-back role showed for the opening goal but he improved considerably and showed some good touches in possession. 6 Photo: FRANK REID PHOTOGRAPHER 2022
Got up to the pace of the game after a sluggish start and screened the defence well enough. Rarely came out the wrong side of a challenge. 6 Photo: FRANK REID PHOTOGRAPHER 2022