Sunderland boss gives interesting insight into Abdoullah Ba's outstanding return to the XI

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Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray says Abdoullah Ba showed how he is developing tactically by marking his return to the starting XI with an excellent performance against Wigan Athletic.

Ba was deployed as an attacking midfielder alongside Amad as Mowbray switched to a back three as a result of a lengthy defensive injury list, and caused the hosts constant problems.

The 19-year-old appeared to be struggling with cramp and was replaced as Sunderland went on to run out 4-1 winners, but he had more than justified his place in the side and handed his head coach with yet another very welcome selection dilemma for the weeks ahead.

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"He's a really good player, we've just been working hard with his discipline in playing the position we're asking him to play," Mowbray said.