DAVID STOCKDALE 7
Deserved return to clean sheet mode after previous exploits. One-handed saves in both halves from Watkins shots. Rest of his work was routine, thanks to the disciplined defending in front of him.
BRUNO 7
Captain has recaptured his accomplished form after injury-related breather from uninterrupted stretch of appearances. Coped with the pacey Kent and reads situations so well.
SHANE DUFFY 7
No mask needed for nose broken against Ipswich for the Irish warrior. Dominated the substituted Bradshaw and Armstrong in tandem with Dunk.
LEWIS DUNK 7
Ref missed early handball in the area, although it would have been extremely harsh as he was pushed. Another impressive contribution in which he remained composed throughout.
SEB POCOGNOLI 7
Enjoying a run of games as he continues to deputise effectively for Bong. Sound enough defensively and comfortable going forward. Combined well with Murphy.
ANTHONY KNOCKAERT 8
Played a part in the first goal and a massive role in the second. His own killer touch was missing this time but Barnsley seemed terrified of him and others benefited.
DALE STEPHENS 7
Played an unsung role patrolling ahead of the back four and got through a significant amount of grafting work against a neat footballing side.
STEVE SIDWELL 7
Given license to roam a bit further forward than his sidekick and was another who did the bits and pieces which ensured team shape while others sparkled.
JAMIE MURPHY 6
A strange afternoon on his recall to the XI. Looked capable of beating his full-back with ease but the end product, especially when going for goal, was lacking.
GLENN MURRAY 8
Close to a goal with a deflected header but this return to the starting line-up was about the physical battle he waged with the big centre-backs to get the ball and supply others.
SAM BALDOCK 9
Went close and set up a good chance in the first half, then went into overdrive with a super strike and a predatory finish to a move he started. Not inhibited by early yellow card.
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