PLAYER RATINGS

Jordan Pickford

Made a brilliant save from Vokes late on to hold onto his clean sheet

Billy Jones

Had his hands full defensively in the first half. Missed a great chance from six yards out in the second

John O’Shea

Kept Sunderland’s back four organised throughout

Jason Denayer

Kept Barnes under control, but needed Pickford to bail him out after mistake let in Vokes late on

Bryan Oviedo

Strong in defence and also created chances for Borini and Larsson

Jack Rodwell

Did a solid job in central midfield, without standing out

Darron Gibson

Made Sunderland’s midfield tick, and went close with several efforts on goal

Seb Larsson

Put a chance over from six yards, and it was his excellent cross that set up Jones’ opportunity

Adnan Januzaj

Caused Burnley problems, and brought a fine save out of Heaton

Jermain Defoe

Had few sights of goal, but worked hard for the team in the final third

Fabio Borini

Had two great chances, and was denied by Heaton both times