PLAYER RATINGS

LEE CAMP 5

Weak for the third goal and his clumsy challenge on Assombalonga gave away the penalty

LAMINE KONE 5

Strong alongside O’Shea in the first half but was too easily beaten by Patrick Bamford for the first goal

JOHN O’SHEA 5

Very good performance until he was caught out by the through ball from which Bamford scored Boro’s third

JAKE CLARKE-SALTER 4

Kept Traore under control until his wild challenge on the winger earned him a straight red card

ADAM MATTHEWS 6

Sunderland looked much more secure down the right flank with him back in the side

LEE CATTERMOLE 7

Gave the ball away too many times, but driving force in midfield and his competitive spirit summed up team

PADDY McNAIR 6

Performed well until a series of heavy challenges took their toll and he had to go off before half-time

GEORGE HONEYMAN 6

Not his most effective game but he brings energy to this midfield

BRYAN OVIEDO 7

Provided the assists for the second and third goals and was a threat every time he got forward

JOEL ASORO 7

Reacted fastest to score the opening goal and was a handful for the Boro defence all afternoon

JOSH MAJA 6

Complemented Asoro and played a part in the build-up to that first goal