PLAYER RATINGS: Sunderland 1-1 Gillingham - Here’s how the Lads rated after bore draw in the cup

Jon McLaughlin: 6/10

Terrible mistake, but had little to do apart from pick the ball out of the net. Dealt with everything else.

Conor McLaughlin: 5/10

Average performance, still need to see more from him.

Jordan Willis: 6/10

Consistent as ever.

Joel Lynch: 6/10

Steady, strong and rarely troubled.

Laurens De Bock: 6/10

Good first half, average second half.

George Dobson: 7/10

Had a really strong start to the game, less effective in the second but continued to work hard for the team.

Max Power: 6/10

Quiet game, needs to be more effective.

Chris Maguire: 5/10

Nothing came off for him, started on the right but was no better when he moved into the 10.

Luke O'Nien: 6/10

Worked, but rarely looked dangerous.

Aiden McGeady: 5/10

Scored, did little else.

Will Grigg: 5/10

Ran around, but never looked likely to score.

Marc McNulty (SUB) : 6/10

Good cameo, almost set up McLaughlin for a great goal.

Duncan Watmore (SUB) : 6/10

Not enough time on the pitch.

Man of the Match: George Dobson