Who impressed for Sunderland against Wigan Athletic?Who impressed for Sunderland against Wigan Athletic?
Who impressed for Sunderland against Wigan Athletic?

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings: Who shone and struggled in Lee Johnson's first game?

Sunderland suffered defeat in Lee Johnson’s first game as head coach – but did any players catch the eye?

Despite seeing the bast majority of the ball, the Black Cats failed to break down a stubborn Wigan backline after the visitors had taken the lead through Kyle Joseph.

But who shone and struggled, and will anyone have caught the eye of Johnson during his first outing at the Stadium of Light?

Scroll down as Phil Smith dishes out his player ratings: