O'Nien praises development of teenager Mayenda

Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien has praised the development of teenage forward Eliezer Mayenda after the young Spaniard's sensational goal at Bristol City.

The 19-year-old carried the ball around 70 yards before firing into the corner to put his side ahead at Ashton Gate.

The hosts came back to beat the 10-men 2-1, but Mayenda's eighth goal of the season was the Black Cats' stand-out moment in the game.

And for 30-year-old O'Nien, it was further sign of how the forward has stepped up this campaign.

"I've never seen a player receive the ball 70 yards from goal and think, he's going to score here," he told BBC Radio Newcastle.

"That shows what sort of player we've got there. I'm really enjoying seeing him develop.

"He didn't have the easiest of starts, but he's a perfect education for any player that joins the club.

"He's worked hard, he's got his head down and he's reaped the rewards, And there's a lot more to come from him."