Sunderland's under-21s side were beaten 2-1 by Tottenham in the Premier League Cup – but how did each player fare for the young Black Cats?
Chelsea loanee Mason Burstow, Nectarios Triantis, Hemir Semedo and goalkeeper Nathan Bishop all started for Graeme Murty's side at Eppleton CW, just a day before the senior side's Championship fixture against Leeds.
Yet the hosts found themselves two goals down inside six minutes after goals from Jude Soonsup-Bell and Rio Kyermaten, with substitute Harry Gardiner scoring a late consolation goal in second-half stoppage time.
Here’s how each Sunderland player fared:
5. Oliver Bainbridge - 7
Made a few forays forward from left-back and was able to deliver some decent crosses into the box. 7 Photo: National World
6. Marshall Burke - 7
Looked to get on the ball in midfield and positioned himself well at times in front of the side’s back four to cut out danger. 7 Photo: FRANK REID
7. Ben Middlemas - 5
Conceded possession twice as Tottenham took a two-goal lead inside six minutes. Managed to compose himself as Sunderland retained possession better in midfield. 5 Photo: Chris Fryatt
8. Michael Spellman - 6
Saw a decent effort saved by Spurs keeper Luca Gunter in the second half after cutting in from the right. Grew into the game on the right. 6 Photo: FRANK REID