Sunderland Echo

Player ratings

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LEE BURGE

Kept his side in it with three excellent saves, underlinin­g his superb form through this unbeaten run. 8

CONOR MCLAUGHLIN Excellent through most of the contest, rarely caught out as he intervened on numerous occasions to snuff out breaks down his flank. Took a booking when caught out late on but steady for the most part. 7

DION SANDERSON

Showed his turn of pace to great affect as Lincoln broke dangerousl­y on numerous occasions through the second half. A tough contest and one he rose to. 7

LUKE O’NIEN

Did well for the most part but was beaten too easily by Morton for the equalising goal. 5

CALLUM MCFADZEAN

Scored a fine header to get his side ahead but struggled defensivel­y in the second half and was fortunate that one or two lapses didn’t cost his team in the end. 6

GRANT LEADBITTER

Had a really good first half, protecting the defence well and moving it effectivel­y in possession. Came off with 20 to play as Lincoln began to take control of the contest. 6

CARL WINCHESTER

Played in a more advanced role, almost operating as a second striker behind Wyke. Plenty of industry but it was a role that didn’t really suit him, with little chance to dictate the play in possession as he can. 6

MAX POWER

Superb in the first half, forging the opening with a terrific delivery that summed up his quality in possession. Faded a touch in the second but one of the better performers on the day. 7

LYNDEN GOOCH

Drove into space with purpose on occasions but for the most part struggled to make a real impact on the game and didn’t get much sight of goal in the final third. 5

AIDEN MCGEADY

Went close to putting his team ahead before the break and tracked back well through the contest. One or two glimpses of his quality but ultimately a quiet afternoon. 6

CHARLIE WYKE

Battled hard with the central defenders but was unable to make a significan­t impact and had little chance to get on the scoresheet. 5

SUBSTITUTE­S

JOSH SCOWEN 6

ROSS STEWART 6

CHRIS MAGUIRE 6

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