Dennis Cirkin, who has recently returned from a concussion injury, and Joe Anderson both played the full 90 minutes for the young Black Cats in the Premier League 2, Division 2, fixture.
Second-half goals from Ellis Taylor and Ben Middlemas gave the young Black Cats all three points, after Tom Watson’s opener and an equaliser from Forest’s Oli Hammond in the first 45 minutes.
Here’s how each player fared:
1. Daniel Cameron - 7
Made a few important saves, particularly one to deny Oli Hammond at the start of the second half when the game was 1-1. 7 Photo: National World
2. Zak Johnson - 6
Was dispossessed for Forest’s goal but made a few important interceptions at right-back and helped his side’s defence step up the pitch. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
3. Joe Anderson - 8
Received a late booking but read the game well top stop Forest getting into dangerous positions. 8 Photo: Jeremy Ng
4. Ben Crompton - 6
Gave a few loose passes away but was able to recover as Sunderland took control in the second half. 6 Photo: FRANK REID