Sunderland Player Ratings Vs Blackburn

Martin Fulop:7: Some great saves and has done well in the absence of Craig Gordon.

Anton Ferdinand:6.5: Was solid and tidy at the back despite a yellow card for dissent.

Nyron Nodsworthy:7: Solid game in which he intercepted many of the Blackburn attacks.

Danny Collins:6.5: Kept the left side relatively safe.

Phil Bardsely:6.5: Got forward well. Overall solid effort.

Steed Malbranque:8: Never stopped running and was by far Sunderlands best player.

Kieran Richardson:7.5: A good game from a man who keeps improving. Must be close     to England Selection

Teemu Taino:6: Did not get involved enough and it was no suprise to see him subbed.

Dean Whitehead:6: Tried to get involved but did not really fire.

Dibril Cisse:7: Showed strength and balance and scored a great goal.

Kenwyne Jones:7: Made up for a uneventful first half with an excellent second half in which he scored a superb goal.

Substitues

Dwight Yorke:5.5: Came off the bench but failed to make an impact.

Andy Ried:5: Uninvolved in his time on the pitch.

Grant Leadbitter:5: Not enough time to spark anything.