
Four-try Packer 'doesn't go away' as England set up Grand Slam decider
Marlie Packer's four tries lead England to a Grand Slam decider against Italy!
Sunderland and Manchester United played to a 0-0 draw in a Premier League match at the Stadium of Light. Key performances included Granit Xhaka, who was named Man of the Match for his leadership and midfield dominance.
Made a really important save late on to ensure he kept a clean sheet, got a little lucky after a heavy touch with a Man Utd player bearing down on him but he was a spectator for long periods.
Came in at right back and was very good, solid all afternoon defensively, good on the ball and made an impact going forward too. Especially after the break when he was pushing up into central positions, with one such occasion seeing him strike the base of the post from a Brobbey lay-off.
Moved into centre back due to Ballard’s suspension and dominated back there, made a couple of timely blocks from dangerous crosses.
Player ratings included Granit Xhaka with 9/10, Lutsharel Geertruida and Nordi Mukiele also at 9/10, while the overall match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Granit Xhaka was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance in midfield.
Key moments included important saves by Senne Lammens and a near goal by Brian Brobbey, but the match ultimately ended without any goals.
Sunderland managed to hold Manchester United to a 0-0 draw, showcasing solid defensive performances and missed opportunities to score.

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Another very good game by Alderete, dominant aerially, snuffed Zirkzee out of the game and linked up well with Reinildo on the ball.
Gave Amad absolutely nothing to work with all game, with the former Sunderland playmaker ineffectual for most of the game.
Helped out Geertruida when needed defensively and found himself in a yard of space on quite a few occasions at the other end of the pitch, his final ball was very, very poor today though.
Head and shoulders above anyone else in midfield, always in the right place to win the ball back and other than missing on ball to Talbi in miles of space in the second half, always chose the right option.
Really should have scored early on, showed great footwork to progress the ball, carried on his run and tried to send Lammens the wrong way but the goalkeeper did well to save his effort. Played well other than that spurned opportunity though, snapping at the visitors’ feet and covered every blade of grass, as usual.
Curled a shot just wide early on and was always an option out wide, was found time and time again. Maybe not aggressive enough on the ball but had a good game.
Played some great long balls to Talbi on the left, led the press and did really well to create himself a yard of space before playing in Brobbey for a great chance. Looks so much more comfortable in the number 10 position with license to roam.
Gave Maguire and Martinez a really tough afternoon with his strength and fight, got absolutely no support from the referee despite Man Utd resorting to rugby tactics to stop him. Came close to scoring the winner when Le Fee played him in but Lammens was equal to his effort, had a couple of other half chances that could have gone in with a bit of luck too.
Showed a bit of fight after coming on and maybe a little too much, with VAR having to look at a potential red card for an elbow on Bruno Fernandes.
A late change for Hume but no chance to make an impression.
There were many really good performances today but I thought Xhaka led from the front throughout. Even against a team who have already qualified for the Champions League, he looked a class above.