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Player ratings: Who impressed for Sunderland's under-23 side as Alex Neil watches dramatic draw with Wigan Athletic

Sunderland drew 2-2 with Wigan Athletic in the Premier League Cup – but how did each player fare for the Black Cats?

The hosts had to win to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the knockout stages, yet a late red card for goalkeeper Jack McIntyre proved costly.

Zak Johnson’s opener and an own goal from Harry McGee gave the hosts a commanding lead, before McIntyre conceded a penalty and was dismissed.

Harry McHugh converted the resulting spot kick before Tom Costello headed home the equaliser in stoppage-time.

Here’s how each Sunderland player fared:

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