Sunderland secured their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 win over Hull City at the Stadium of Light.
Chemsdine Talbi’s stunning goal in the second half proved the difference, on a night when Regis Le Bris made 11 changes and handed out two full debuts. Here’s how we rated all of the Black Cats involved on the night...
5. LB - Dayann Methalie
Defensively steady and grew in confidence as the game went on with some promising runs down the left. Solid debut and 65 valuable minutes under his belt. 7 | AFP via Getty Images
6. CM - Jules Ahoka
Had a really promising debut. Excellent in the first half, dominant in the air and tidy in possession. Tired a little in the second as you’d expect but a strong showing. 7 | Sunderland AFC
7. CM - Chris Rigg
Had an excellent game. Strong in duels, never wasted a pass and unlucky some of his good play didn’t lead to more. 8 | Chris Fryatt, Echo
8. RW - Jocelin Ta Bi
Got better and better as the game went on. A little wasteful in the final third but drew so many important fouls. Has a lot of talent. 7 | Chris Fryatt