Sunderland AFC vs. RCD Mallorca: Sunderland AFC 1-1 RCD Mallorca

Sunderland faced La Liga side Mallorca today on Wearside at the Stadium of Light with the action getting underway at 3pm and the game ending 1-1/

The clash represented Sunderland's second to last pre-season friendly before next week's game against non-league Hartlepool United at The Vic.

Rangers are reportedly lining up a move for Sunderland sensation Tom Watson as they look to take advantage of the cross-border loophole to sign the youngster in a cut-price compensation deal.

The teenager made his Black Cats first team debut towards the end of the English Championship season back in April but he is in the final year of his deal at the Stadium of Light and has yet to sign a professional contract.

England internationals Jordan Pickford and Jordan Henderson are just two examples of players to come through the ranks at the club and go on to play at the highest level.

Not only that, but the academy at the Stadium of Light continues to produce players to contribute to the first team.

Goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, for example, and midfielder Dan Neil both came through the youth ranks at the club and play an important role in Tony Mowbray's current side.

One player at the club who is very highly-rated, but not quite at that level yet is young forward Tom Watson.

Just four minutes in, a short corner routine resulted in a whipped ball across from Patrick Roberts which was met by the head of Hemir for his first home goal.

Mallorca registered their first chance of the game after 24 minutes when a curling effort from Javi Llabres went high and wide. This was quickly followed up by a Jack Clarke free-kick straight into the arms of the goalkeeper.

Mallorca were reduced to 10 men three minutes from time as a strong challenge from Pablo Maffeo on Luke O’Nein resulted in the referee showing a straight red card.

Trai Hume went close with a long-range effort, but it remained 1-1 and more minutes in the tank for the Lads.

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 Sarah H

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