Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings: TWO players earn 10s after stunning Doncaster Rovers win
Sunderland returned to winning ways in convincing fashion as they beat Doncaster Rovers – but who caught the eye?
By Phil Smith
Published 13th Feb 2021, 16:56 BST
Charlie Wyke’s four-goal haul saw the Black Cats pick up an important three points in a 4-1 win, which had penalty drama thrown into the mix too.
But Wyke wasn't the only man who caught the eye, so who earned the highest marks in our player ratings?
Scroll down and click through the pages to see how Phil Smith rated the displays:
Scroll down and click through the pages to see how Phil Smith rated the displays:
5. Callum McFadzean
Restored to the XI after some indifferent displays and produced a performance more like those encouraging early showings after his arrival. Will be frustrated to have given away a late penalty. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
Produced a performance of composure and tenacity after being restored to the base of midfield. Kept things simple, moved the ball quickly and won a number of duels. 8 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
Possibly his best showing in a Sunderland shirt, breaking up the play with regularity and getting from box to box with ease. Helped make the change of shape work handsomely for Johnson. 8 Photo: Frank Reid
Not the most eye-catching display but the success of the forward players owed much to the increased energy and intensity in midfield. Gave away a penalty but it looked harsh in the extreme. 8 Photo: FRANK REID 2020