Newcastle United player ratings: TWO Magpies youngsters earn 8s in under-23s win over Sunderland
Goals from Tom Allan and Yannick Toure either side of half-time gave Ben Dawson’s team all three points in an evenly-contested Premier League 2, Division 2, clash. Our reporter Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see who shone and struggled:
1. Jake Turner - 7
Not much to do in the first half but made a point-blank save to deny Stanley Asomugha in the second. Collected a couple of crosses too. 7 Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
2. Jamie Sterry - 6
Had a few problems with the lively Tyler Hamilton in the first half. A few forays forward but crossing was erratic. 6 Photo: Getty Images
3. Oisin McEntee - 8
Sniffed out danger in the heart of Newcastle’s backline and made some important interceptions. 8 Photo: JPI Media
4. Liam Gibson - 7
Kept things simple at the back. Was beaten once by Asomugha but recovered well. 7 Photo: Getty Images