Many Sunderland fans were delighted with right-back Dion Sanderson during his side’s 3-0 victory against Burton Albion on Saturday.
Lee Johnson’s side ran out comfortable winners at the Pirelli Stadium after goals from Grant Leadbitter, Lynden Gooch and Charlie Wyke ensured that the three points returned to the Stadium of Light.
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Sanderson, who is currently on loan from Premier League side Wolves, stood out to some who impressed out wide for Sunderland.
Per Sofascore, the 21-year-old accumulated a pass success rate of 85%, won three aerial duels, completed four long balls and only gave possession away seven times.
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Unsurprisingly, supporters gushed over the young Englishman and congratulated him on social media for his stellar performance.
Sanderson earns Mackem plaudits
“Can we keep him?”
“Getting better and better with games”
“Rapidly becoming a firm fans favourite – Dion has it all – class, skill, maturity, composure n great bants tbf! You’ve got a diamond, can we hang on to him a bit longer? PLEASE!!!”
“Going to the top this fella, way too good for L1 but happy he’s here”
“Absolutely class yesterday”
“He is brilliant. Can we keep him?”
In other news, Sunderland fans “not convinced” by ace who “never put a single challenge in” against Burton Albion.
