Who impressed for Sunderland against Harrogate? Picture: Ian HorrocksWho impressed for Sunderland against Harrogate? Picture: Ian Horrocks
Who impressed for Sunderland against Harrogate? Picture: Ian Horrocks

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings: Who shone and struggled in the friendly against Harrogate Town?

Sunderland made it three wins from three in pre-season as they laboured to victory over Harrogate Town.

After a drab first half, Will Grigg’s late strike sealed victory for the Black Cats despite a concerning performance against their League Two opponents.

But who caught the eye ahead of next weekend’s return to competitive action, and who has work to do to convince Phil Parkinson they are deserving of a start?

Scroll down to see how Phil Smith rated the players against Harrogate: