Former Everton and Swansea City defender makes full debut for Sunderland.
Jack Bainbridge was thrilled to last night make his first ever start for Sunderland.
The 20-year-old helped his side keep a clean sheet in a Checkatrade Trophy clash with Morecambe.
Sunderland won the game 1-0 with Bainbridge featuring in midfield and playing all 90 minutes.
He sent a message on Twitter after the game expressing his satisfaction at playing his role in the win and thanking supporters.
It has been quite a journey for Bainbridge to get to this point and make his first professional start.
He signed a scholarship at Everton and spent three seasons there before being released in 2017.
Bainbridge then spent a year in Swansea City’s academy before his one year deal expired this summer and he was snapped up by Sunderland.
Now he has finally played a full first team game, the youngster will hope it is the first of many.
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