Some Sunderland fans wowed by one player last night, McGeady and Wyke aside

A number of Sunderland fans have taken to Twitter to praise Luke O’Nien for his display in last night’s EFL Trophy semi-final victory.

The versatile 26-year-old started as the left-sided centre-back in the game against Lincoln at the Stadium of Light.

Given he played in an unfamiliar position, there were a few nervy moments where he was caught out, but on the whole he played very well for Lee Johnson’s side.

Sunderland v Lincoln City - Papa John's Trophy

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O’Nien made a key interception early on and also weighed in with a smart diving header at the near post.

In addition, he converted one of Sunderland’s five penalties in the shootout to help send the Black Cats to Wembley.

While Charlie Wyke and Aiden McGeady once again stood out for their fifth goal-and-assist combo in two games, plenty of fans were also eager to praise O’Nien for his efforts.

Here is what some supporters were saying on social media:

Luke O’Nien would play on the A19 if you told him to, absolute quality professional #safc 👏👏
— Terry Unsworth (@WhiteEddy_83) February 17, 2021

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O’nien is an unreal player but he gets a card every game for stupid fouls
— Ben (@BenSAFC_) February 17, 2021

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O’Nien is the best signing we’ve made for years.. looks immaculate no matter what position you put him i’ve never known a player like it.. full back, centre back, centre mid, number 10.. what a player.. need to give him a long contract #safc
— Joe Smith (@Joecsmith11) February 17, 2021

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Luke O’Nien has now taken 5 penalties in Penalty Shootouts for Sunderland, scoring all 5.
That’s a better conversion rate than other any other player in Sunderland’s history.#safc pic.twitter.com/CjB7UIggih
— We Are Wearside (@WeAreWearside) February 17, 2021

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Well deserved, hard to think of someone more dedicated. A great lad who works hard and epitomises everything we as fans want from a player. You would think he was born here 😁
— ben (@ben3373) February 18, 2021

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You must’ve played in nearly every position for us now. Fancy going in goal for the final 😄
— Adam Hegarty (@AdamHegarty19) February 18, 2021

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Some Sunderland fans wowed by one player last night, McGeady and Wyke aside

Here is what some supporters were saying on social media: