Sunderland Player Ratings v Hull: 'Colossal' defender steals the show

Anthony Patterson: 6 – Had very little to do but did what he need to very comfortably.

Trai Hume: 6 – Solid enough, but still not hitting the heights of previous seasons. Yet!

Luke O’Nien: 7 – Did okay and used the ball very well. Looked a little vulnerable first half when Hull were breaking though.

Chris Mepham: 9 – Quite fortunate to get away with a handball on the stroke of half-time, but absolutely colossal for the most part.

Dennis Cirkin: 7 – All-energy and solid as a rock defensively.

Chris Rigg: 7 – It demonstrates how good he has been this season that he can put in a solid -seven-out-of-ten’ performance and it feels a bit disappointing.

Dan Neil: 8 – Outstanding performance from the captain. Responded brilliantly to his error at Watford.

Jobe Bellingham: 6 – Typically tireless, but not the attacking force we have grown accustomed to this season.

Patrick Roberts: 6 – Frustrating one for Roberts, who got himself into great positions but too often wanted too many touches.

Wilson Isidor: 7 – Didn’t do much, but what he did do was brilliant. His goal had a touch of the Ross Stewarts about it. The runs he makes are incredibly intelligent too.

Romaine Mundle: 6 – Definitely his most quiet game so far this season, although he still carried threat.

Substitutes

Aaron Connolly: 7 – Very encouraging showing. Won free kicks, held it up well, very good.

Alan Browne: 6 – Steady, but that was all that was needed when he came on.