Sunderland sealed an impressive win over last season’s Coupe de France winners RC Lens in their penultimate pre-season friendly.
The Black Cats just about edged a tight first half short of goalmouth action, and secured the win through Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor goals in the second half.
Here’s how we rated all the Black Cats involved on the afternoon...
9. RW - Trai Hume
Another very strong showing. Unlucky to hit the bar with a brilliant volley in the first half and showed great desire to head in the opener. Dropped back to right back and defended resolutely. 7 | Chris Fryatt, Echo
10. LW - Nilson Angulo
Got into some promising positions at times but just couldn’t quite make the right decision. Beaten once or twice trying to protect Reinildo defensively. Did some good stuff but just didn’t come off for him on the day. 5 | Nilson Angulo of Sunderland against Port Vale. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
11. CF - Brian Brobbey
Put in a real shift, smashing one effort off the bar before the flag was raised. Looked such a threat throughout but didn’t quite happen for him in the final third today. 6 | Getty Images
12. Sub - Habib Diarra
Got into good areas and worked hard without getting much in the way of sight of goal. 6 | Getty Images