Newcastle United U23 player ratings: Elias Sorensen steals the show in dramatic Sunderland triumph

Newcastle United's youngsters registered a derby victory over Sunderland, but who impressed for the young Magpies?

Goals from Thomas Allan, Elias Sorensen and substitute Rosaire Longelo handed Ben Dawson's side victory as they battled back from two goals down. But who stood out for the visitors? Scroll down and click through the pages to see how we rated the youngsters:

Elias Sorensen stole the show for Newcastle U23s against Sunderlandplaceholder image
Elias Sorensen stole the show for Newcastle U23s against Sunderland
Arguably could have done better for both goals and looked unsure throughout. 5placeholder image
Arguably could have done better for both goals and looked unsure throughout. 5
Had a tough task defensively against Diamond, but looked a good outlet in an attacking capacity. 6placeholder image
Had a tough task defensively against Diamond, but looked a good outlet in an attacking capacity. 6
Another who offered plenty going forward, the full-back put in a disciplined and effective performance. 7placeholder image
Another who offered plenty going forward, the full-back put in a disciplined and effective performance. 7
Tenacious and a real driving force in midfield throughout, a superb showing from the youngster. 8placeholder image
Tenacious and a real driving force in midfield throughout, a superb showing from the youngster. 8
Disciplined at the back, he kept a watchful eye on Benji Kimpioka and limited his impact. 6placeholder image
Disciplined at the back, he kept a watchful eye on Benji Kimpioka and limited his impact. 6
Quiet, but did his job well. Could have communicated better for Sunderland's first goal, though. 6placeholder image
Quiet, but did his job well. Could have communicated better for Sunderland's first goal, though. 6
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