Sunderland manager Lee Johnson has praised Nathan Broadhead as he continues to grab his opportunity while on loan from Everton.
The forward made the move to the Stadium of Light in the summer for the duration of the 2021/22 campaign, having signed a new two-year contract with the club in June.
The Welsh star made his Premier League debut at the end of last season, coming off the bench in a 0-0 draw for the Blues away to Brighton.
Broadhead has now consistently broken into the first team with Sunderland, scoring three goals in as many matches in League One to add to his EFL Cup strike against Wigan earlier in the season.
A new formation has allowed Broadhead to set up a strong partnership with Ross Stewart up front for Sunderland, with Johnson reserving a lot of praise for the loanee after his recent brace against Morecambe.
He told the Sunderland Echo : “He’s (Broadhead) a good player.
“He can drive at people and he’s obviously quite flexible in his positioning.
“He’s a really good finisher, which you saw at Cambridge away and today for his two goals.
“He’s tactically bright as well, and we’re very happy to have him.
"We’re pleased that Everton have entrusted us with his development.
"As I said before, it was embarrassing that he wasn’t in the starting XI, but he’s there now and he’s getting a good run.”
