Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings: Who shone and struggled during MK Dons draw?
Sunderland were forced to settle for a share of the spoils from their trip to MK Dons, but which players caught the eye?
By Phil Smith
Published 6th Feb 2021, 17:14 BST
Updated 6th Feb 2021, 17:16 BST
Charlie Wyke’s opener had put the Black Cats ahead, but they fell behind before the break – only for Luke O’Nien to level the scores in the second half.
So who caught the eye in Milton Keynes and who has work to do moving forward?
Scroll down as Phil Smith dishes out his merit marks from the 2-2 draw at stadium:mk:
Scroll down as Phil Smith dishes out his merit marks from the 2-2 draw at stadium:mk:
5. Jake Vokins
MK Dons targeted his flank in the early stages and with little support, the debutant struggled to cope. A tough introduction to the side for the Southampton loanee, who only had one or two chances to get forward. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
Struggled to get up to the pace of the game initially but delivered a far stronger display in the second half as the Black Cats gained a foothold after a very sluggish opening. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
Struggled in the early stages of the contest as MK Dons controlled the midfield but kept going and his goal was superbly taken, an emphatic finish on his weaker left foot. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
MK Dons punished Sunderland’s ambitious formation in the opening stages, especially down the left, but this was by some distance McGeady’s best display since returning to the fold. A constant threat and would have been a worthy winner had Fisher not denied him in the last minute with a stunning save. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2019