Sunderland began their Europa League campaign with a 1-0 win of AZ Alkmaar.
Enzo Le Fee’s penalty proved the difference in a good game against strong opposition. Here’s how we rated all the Black Cats involved on the night...
13. Sub - Dan Ballard
Brought some welcome intensity and aggression in his defending after coming off the bench. Made some important interventions. 7 | Chris Fryatt, Sunderland Echo
14. Sub - Nilson Angulo
Started brightly but struggled to hold the ball up in the latter stages and missed a big late chance to secure the points. Didn’t cost Sunderland in the end. 5 | Getty Images
15. Sub - Chris Rigg
It was a very brief late cameo but looked after the ball well when he needed to. N/A | Chris Fryatt, Echo
16. Sub - Thomas Meunier
Handled the ball very well under pressure and defensively good - just what Sunderland needed under the pressure. 7 | Getty Images