Had very little to do throughout the game but handling and distribution was calm when it needed to be. 6 placeholder image
Had very little to do throughout the game but handling and distribution was calm when it needed to be. 6 | Getty Images

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings v RC Lens as impressive quartet earn 8/10s in win

Phil Smith
By Phil Smith

Sunderland AFC Writer

Published 8th Aug 2026, 17:11 GMT

Sunderland stepped up their preparations for the new campaign in France

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...

Worked hard in a relatively brief late cameo. Good effort having played 45 earlier in the day. N/A

17. Sub - Timur Tutierov

Worked hard in a relatively brief late cameo. Good effort having played 45 earlier in the day. N/A | Chris Fryatt, Echo

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