Ratings for me
Dieng 9 - brilliant performance, made 3 or 4 top class saves to frustrate the makems, that long leg and studs to keep Roberts out was fantastic. We really do seem to have a long term custodian now
Smith 7 - tough ask to come in last minute against a tricky customer, did adequate in first half, and second half was a breeze for him. Good leadership to keep everyone focussed
Fry 6.5 - stood off a couple of times when not marking anyone but grew into the game and made better decisions
McNair 7 - played fairly well, slightly edged Fry at Cb
Engel 7 - steady enough, let Roberts inside once but generally another step forward in his adjustment to the champo
Hackney 7.5 - ran midfield for the first 20 and much of the second half
Barlaser 7.5 - best 90 in a Boro shirt, needs to repeat it against 11 men now
Jones 9 - made good decisions on the ball had their FB and Clarke second half we’re struggling to contain him
Crooks 7.5 - decent performance, best for a while. Good link up play, worked hard, ran himself into the ground after 60
Greenwood 8 - constant thorn, good ability on the ball, hard running off it
Coburn 5 - got sucked into proving who was the most physical first half instead of concentrating on his ball playing
Latte Lath 8 - frightened the life out of Sunderland defence, unlucky not to get on the scoresheet. Shot was effectively an assist. Had an impact
Rogers 7.5 - held the ball well, won a couple of free kicks and great assist for Jones goal. Had an impact
Forss 7.5 - worked hard and simple finish l. Had an impact.
Silvera 5 - ran around a bit
Bangura n/a - not on long enough, but seemed to be ordering people about and organising the defence straight away
Carrick 8.5 - got all the decisions right, got them organised and focussed to rip Sunderland apart second half after the sending off, most of his subs had an impact