SUNDERLAND wonderkid Chris Rigg set the bitter Tees-Wear derby on fire with a stunning finish against Middlesbrough.
Rigg, 17, was named in Regis Le Bris’ starting line-up against Boro in their crunch Championship clash at the Stadium of Light.
The midfielder won over the Black Cats’ faithful in the 24th minute when he scored his first goal of the season.
And the England Under-18 international did it in style with a wonderful back heel.
Patrick Roberts tried a left-footed shot from the right flank but his effort was blocked by Middlesbrough defender George Edmundson.
Rigg picked up the rebound and dribbled past goalkeeper Seny Dieng before finishing off with a right-footed back heel that set the home crowd alight.
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Sunderland fans were left in awe as they stormed social media to praise the teenage sensation.
Some even claimed that this sort of goal would make global headlines if it was scored by a superstar like Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe.
One fan tweeted: “If Mbappe scored that goal, commentators around the globe would be going crazy. Take a bow, Chris Rigg.”
Another commented: “Wow Chris Rigg u have rocked my world.”
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A third wrote: “Chris Rigg. Remember the name.”
This fan said: “Chris Rigg you are ridiculous, 17 years old.”
That one stated: “The best player in the Championship is a 17-year-old lol. Chris Rigg is taking this league for a joke.”
And that one posted: “How cool a finish was that from Chris Rigg?! What a talent he is. Only 17. Got some future ahead of him.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
