Nicholls: Had trouble with a Neil strike before the break. Booked for time-wasting. Made two massive late saves. 7

Pearson: Stuck to his guns with Clarke and had the considerable bonus of opening the scoring. 7

Balker: Restored to the starting line-up and was pretty good. Just a shame he came off early with an injury just after the hour. 7

Lees: A typical Lees performance. 7

Spencer: Some surging runs and linked well with Thomas. Looks a real talent. 8

Kasumu: Missed a good chance, but put himself about and had an influence for spells. 7

Matos: Simply loves a challenge and is coming along very nicely indeed. Booked for taking out Neil. 7

Rudoni: Operated on the right. Key part in opener. Worked hard to help Pearson with Clarke and went close with a second-half header. 7

Wiles: Produced some nifty touches in the ten role, especially in first half. 7

Thomas: Set the tone from the off with a surging run. A talisman. 8

Koroma: Had a good battle with O’Nien and seemed to enjoy it. Hit post with free-kick. 7

Substitutes: Nakayama (Balker 61) 6.

Hogg (Matos 74) 6.

Ward (Koroma 74) 6.

Jackson (Spencer 80) 6.

Burgzorg (Wiles 80) 6.

Not used: Maxwell, Radulovic, Diarra, Jones.

Ratings: A couple of big 8's and 7's elsewhere as Huddersfield Town's resurgence under Jon Worthington continues versus Sunderland