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were soon two up as Sunderland crumbled in pathetic fashion.

Liam Kelly pinged over a deep cross and Barrow smashed a firm volley through keeper Robbin Ruiter at the back post.

Thousands of fans headed for the exit, and more followed when Barrow got his second.

Yann Kermorgant hooked in a dangerous ball which Barrow smoothly stroked in, unmarked.

Royals boss Jaap Stam said: “We stuck in there, created chances. We had to play against 10 men which can be difficult but we got three goals.

“We were a bit too sloppy late in the game but overall, how we worked and performed, it was very good away from home.

“We were confident and we have stuck to our plan and eventually it has started to pay off and we have won games.

“We look for players with pace and scoring ability and Mou Barrow has that. He is doing fantastic for us.”

The first game-changing moment came in first-half stoppage time, although Sunderland were already very average. McManaman was sent off for two yellow cards.

That flashpoint was the ultimate high and low moment. Home fans were celebrating McManaman scoring as he bundled a cross from Adam Matthews into the net at the back post.

But eagle-eyed ref Keith Stroud correctly had hooked the ba arm in a Hand of That l no b