By Dave Wood New signing Costel Pantilimon made his Sunderland debut at Hartlepool on Wednesday night. The 6ft 8in keeper, who joined on a free transfer from Manchester City during the summer, was largely a spectator during the pre-season friendly against the League Two side. Quiet night: New signing Costel Pantilimon made his Sunderland debut at Hartlepool on Wednesday night Sunderland: Pantilimon, Watmore, Ferguson, Roberge, O’Shea, Cattermole, Larsson, Ba, Fletcher, Clayton, Johnson Subs: Pickford, Cartwright, Harrison, Beadling, Robson T, Lawson, Agnew, Gooch, Honeyman, Smith, Mandron Goals: Lawson, Cartwright 2 Att: 5,617 Adam Johnson was also included in the starting line-up after missing the previous two friendlies at Darlington and Carlisle as a precaution due to an ankle injury.
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New signing Costel Pantilimon made his debut in pre-season friendly
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Adam Johnson started after missing previous two friendlies due to injury
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Youngster Andrew Cartwright scored twice in 3-0 victory on Wednesday
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