I would love to hear Tony Mowbray's half time team talk, as Sunderland scored three second-half goals to defeat Millwall. Here's how the Lads rated out of ten...
ANTHONY PATTERSON 7/10: Had a solid game overall, although one lapse in concentration before half time when he passed to the opposition striker. Got an assist for Simms' late goal...
LYNDEN GOOCH 6/10: Had no luck down the right in the first half, but grew into the game and put in a great shift again at fullback.
LUKE O'NIEN 8/10: Fought really well against Millwall's physicality and never put a foot wrong.
DANNY BATTH 8/10: Continues to be so consistent at the back, and bailed Patterson out with a clearance off the line.
AJI ALESE 7/10: Did well at left back on his return from injury. Didn't offer much in attack but helped us dig in against Millwall's physical approach.
CORRY EVANS 6/10: Overran a bit in midfield, especially in the first half. A quiet game overall as Millwall looked to bypass the midfield.
DAN NEIL 7/10: Shaky initially but a great improvement in the second half. Got stuck in, and headed one off the line for us.
AMAD DIALLO 8/10: Missed one huge chance early on when he should have shot first time. But made up for that with another brilliant display out wide, showing great quality on the ball and scoring the opener.
ALEX PRITCHARD 8/10: Created the first goal with a good burst down the left wing, and then scored one himself from the edge of the box.
JACK CLARKE 6/10: Most of our attack came down the right hand side today, and Clarke struggled to get into the game.
ELLIS SIMMS 8/10: Held the ball up pretty well (despite their massive centre backs) and gave us a good outlet up front. Plenty of pace in behind, and got his well-deserved goal at the end with a well-taken finish,
SUBS
ELLIOT EMBLETON 7/10: Very bright when he came on and kept the ball really well.
PATRICK ROBERTS 6/10: Didn't see a lot of the ball after replacing Amad.
DENNIS CIRKIN 6/10: Came on very late for Jack Clarke and added a bit of defensive solidity.
