Jobe Bellingham sends 'deserved' message after Sunderland drama at Burnley
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Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham posted a message on social media after their 0-0 draw with Burnley.
The 19-year-old midfielder played the full 90 minutes during Friday’s (17 January) entertaining draw between the sides.
Both Burnley and Sunderland were looking for three points that would have taken them into the automatic-promotion spots in the Championship table.
Despite dominating the ball, Burnley were only able to fashion one big chance, a stark contrast to Sunderland’s five. [Fotmob]
However, the main talking point on the night was James Trafford, as the Burnley goalkeeper saved an astonishing two penalties form Black Cats striker, Wilson Isidor.
Jobe Bellingham praises Sunderland supporters after tough result
The draw against Burnley leaves Sunderland in fourth place, with 51 points from 27 games as the North Eastern side look to return to the Premier League after an eight year absence.
In their last five games, the Black Cats have faltered, losing one and drawing twice, as the young team struggles to cope with the demands of the Championship.
As well as the 19-year-old Bellingham, 17-year-old Chris Rigg started against Burnley and the most senior member of the side was 30-year-old Luke O’Nien, the only player in the starting 11 in his 30’s.
After the draw, Bellingham posted on his Instagram story, saying: “Deserved more at a tough place to go, we’ll stick together and move onto Tuesday. Supporters were top as usual.”
In an attempt to bolster their promotion charge, Sunderland are looking to bring in Tyler Goodrham, Peter O’Rourke has exclusively told Football Insider.
In other news, Sunderland are confident they can keep hold of one of their stars despite interest from Man United.
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