Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Millwall at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare for the Black Cats?
After a goalless first half, former Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore scored the game’s only goal after coming off the bench for the visitors. It means the Black Cats have gone six games without a win at home.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light:
5. Timothee Pembele - 5
Made one or two nice runs forward early on but didn’t make a significant impression in attack thereafter. Fairly comfortable and diligent in his defensive work again from the wing back position. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
6. Pierre Ekwah - 5
Moved the ball well enough in the first half but didn’t bring the intensity Sunderland needed to the second half. In fairness, that applied to a number of players and the team as a whole. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
7. Jobe Bellingham - 5
Tidy enough in midfield during the first half and despite one or two nice touches, had little impact up front in the second half. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
8. Callum Styles - 5
Tried to tuck infield from wing back to create space for Alese and Clarke, with some initially promising signs before Sunderland somewhat fizzled out. Moved into midfield for the second half and was tidy without causing too many problems. 5 Photo: Frank Reid