Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings: TWO players earn 10s after stunning Doncaster Rovers win
By Phil Smith
Published 13th Feb 2021, 16:56 BST
Sunderland returned to winning ways in convincing fashion as they beat Doncaster Rovers – but who caught the eye?
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:
9. Aiden McGeady
A quite stunning performance. Had fans been in the crowd then he would have had a standing ovation when replaced ten minutes from the end. Four assists, and that statistic barely even scratches the surface of the complete dominance he enjoyed this game. An individual showing that will live long in the memory. 10 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
Was denied by a superb save just before the interval but brought a good energy to the Sunderland press and would have had a goal or assist to show for his efforts on another day. 8 Photo: Frank Reid
The first Sunderland striker to score 20 goals in a season since Darren Bent. All were good headers, but he also linked the play superbly and led the line with real quality. Ensured Sunderland were more threatening despite dropping a striker from their system. 10 Photo: FRANK REID 2020