Sunderland narrowly snatched a draw at home to Fleetwood on Tuesday but the visitors had remained resolute at the back for more than 90 minutes.
As a result, former Sunderland player Stephen Elliott has highlighted defender Harry Souttar for praise, suggesting that he is the best centre-back he has seen the Black Cats come up against this term. The 21-year-old is 6’5 and used his physicality to his advantage on Tuesday as he made a remarkable 13 clearances, though Kyle Lafferty’s introduction made life more difficult for him, and helped Max Power score a vital equaliser.
Nevertheless, several supporters are in agreement with Elliott and have also praised the youngster’s impressive display, with one fan stating that he is keen for the Black Cats to sign him.
Souttar started his career at Stoke and given he is already capped, scoring four goals in two games for Australia, he may be a sensible addition given his youth.
Here is some of the reaction to his performance at the Stadium of Light, as one fan joked he is a ‘9 foot 3 colossus’.
https://twitter.com/Jam_Sarny/status/1233335593167355906
He was immense..we did drop everything on his head though. In fairness, Liam bridcutt tied Charlie wyke up in the air also 🙂
— Steve Reid (@richy_choc) February 28, 2020
Man mountain. Biggest outfield player I can remember seeing.
— Ian Greenfield (@igfield73) February 28, 2020
The guys a giant and whyke is not good in the air. And safc continued to lump high balls forward. Food and drink to him.
— michael (@michael22664782) February 28, 2020
I’d sign him regardless of what division we are in
— Liam (@LiamIDST) February 28, 2020
He was immense and was getting his head or boots on everything that came near him.
I was wanting Lafferty to come on to play alongside Wyke, because Souttar was so preoccupied with nullifying Wyke, he couldn’t also mark Lafferty at the same time.— Steve (Sid) Molnar (@MolnarSid) February 28, 2020
Not think we made him look good? Thought Wyke and Gooch had poor games and balls played in the air were always going to favour a defender whos a lot taller
— Andrew Tonge (@tongey93) February 28, 2020
Were you impressed with Souttar’s performance and do you think he would be a sensible addition for the club? Share your thoughts below Sunderland fans…
