Sunderland edged out Bradford City in a friendly on Saturday.
Josh Maja was on the scoresheet again for Sunderland on Saturday.
The Black Cats edged out Bradford City 3-2 at Valley Parade, with Simon Grayson’s troops producing a stunning first-half display.
The 18-year-old prospect opened the scoring by volleying home from six yards for what was his fourth goal of Sunderland’s pre-season campaign so far.
Further first-half goals from Jeremain Lens and Billy Jones opened up an unassailable lead by the break, though the Bantams did claw two goals back in the second period.
There were a number of notable individual performances for Sunderland, but fans of the Wearside outfit were left raving by what Maja’s latest outing.
Maja is young but he is certainly making the right kind of noises if he wants a first-team spot next season.
Losing Jermain Defoe and Fabio Borini has increased his chances, though frankly, the Sunderland boss would be crazy not to sign replacements for the duo and rely on promoting academy prospects.
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