Super-substitute Adil Aouchiche scored a debut goal in Sunderland's colours to remember after netting against Birmingham City just two minutes after his second-half introduction.
The summer signing stepped up in place of another new recruit, Jobe Bellingham, who opened the Black Cats' account at home on Saturday afternoon in the 17th minute.
An own goal that nicked a hapless Dion Sanderson capped another dark afternoon for new manager Wayne Rooney after his side were outclassed by Tony Mowbray's men.
More to follow.
Jobe Bellingham (centre left) opened the scoring for the home side after just 17 minutes
Birmingham were able to offer a prompt rejoinder when Koji Miyoshi shovelled in the equaliser on the half-hour mark
Wayne Rooney's side were outclassed by the Black Cats who streaked ahead in the second-half
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