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Callum ends his drought to peg back Black Cats

By Jack James

ON THE SLIDE: Sunderland’s Grant Leadbitter challenges Fleetwood’s Ched Evans and, Inset, Callum Connolly celebrates scoring for the Cod Army
PICTURE: PA Images

DELIGHTED Fleetwood boss Joey Barton highlighted his side’s battling qualities after they fought from behind to draw with Sunderland.
On-loan Everton defender Callum Connolly’s first goal for nine months did the trick as Town made it three games unbeaten in the league.
Striker Charlie Wyke had headed the visitors in front in the 59th minute, but Connolly levelled 14 minutes later.
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