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:
13. Harry Gardiner - 5
(for Hemir, 60) Provided fresh legs up front even if it was challenging to get into the game. 5 Photo: Chris Fryatt
14. Michael Spellman - 7
(for Jones, 60) Made an impact with some probing runs. Won the penalty which was subsequently converted by Taylor. 7 Photo: FRANK REID
15. Oliver Bainbridge - 6
(for Burke, 72) - A late cameo at left-back as Sunderland’s defence secured a clean sheet. 6 Photo: National World