Several first-team players featured as Sunderland U21s beat Norwich U21s 2-0 at Eppleton CW - but how did each player fare?
Two goals from Ellis Taylor either side of half-time gave Graeme Murty’s side all three points in the Premier League 2 fixture, with the second coming from the penalty spot.
Summer signings Hemir and Nectarios Triantis both started for the young Black Cats, with first-team boss Tony Mowbray in attendance, while Jewison Bennette, Niall Huggins and Chris Rigg were also named in the starting XI.
Here’s how each player fared for Sunderland:
5. Ben Crompton - 6
Started at left-back and overcame an early knock. Was steady for most of the match despite a loose pass which almost led to an equaliser. Almost scored with a long-range effort. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
6. Marshall Burke - 6
Kept the ball moving in midfield as Sunderland saw more of the ball. Was replaced in the closing stages by Oliver Bainbridge. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
7. Chris Rigg - 7
Moved the ball well in tricky conditions and made a few important challenges. Came off at the interval after a clash of heads towards the end of the first half. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
8. Ellis Taylor - 8
Despite missing a couple of early chances, the winger was Sunderland’s brightest player operating on the right. The 20-year-old scored twice, with the second coming from the penalty spot four minutes from time. 8 Photo: FRANK REID