It was the first game of the mini tour to Portugal but they couldn’t find a winner against a Benfica B side. To view Phil’s player ratings from Portugal simply scroll down and click through our picture gallery. Sunderland are next in action again on Saturday night before heading home to continue their preparations for the new season in League One.
1. CONOR McLAUGHLIN...6
Some good touches in his first outing at right wing-back. Dominant in the air and tidy enough in possession. 6 Photo: Ian Horrocks
2. JACK BALDWIN....6
Made an erratic start to the game on and off the ball, but settled in and strolled through the second half with real poise. Will be a lot better for getting a full 90 minutes under his belt. 6 Photo: Ian Horrocks
3. JORDAN WILLIS ....7
Rarely troubled to any significant extent but his pace off the ball was encouraging and his dominance in the air even more so. 7 Photo: Ian Horrocks
4. Lynden Gooch...6
Made a really good effort of an unfamiliar position at left wing-back. Lost the ball in dangerous areas once or twice but generally put some good crosses in and covered a lot of ground. 6 Photo: Ian Horrocks