Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings: Two 4s and low marks across the board after Blackpool defeat
Ellis Simms’ second half goal handed the Pool victory in a game in which the Black Cats just couldn’t find that finishing touch.
But who were the star performers, and who has work to do?
Our chief football writer Phil Smith has dished out his marks from the match – scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see how each player fared:
1. Lee Burge
Wrongfooted by a deflection for the opener but it proved costly that he was unable to claw it away from danger. 4 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
2. Max Power
Wasn’t able to deliver much quality into the box. Rarely beaten defensively on his return to the full-back positions. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
3. Luke O'Nien
Did a good job against the free scoring Jerry Yates and brought the ball out well for the most part. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
4. Bailey Wright
Tried to block the cross from the left but ended up diverting it past his own goalkeeper. Looked fairly strong otherwise and won most of his duels in the air. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2019