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Lee Johnson hails Callum Doyle's passing as 'the best in the division'

Callum Doyle passed his opening day test against Wigan Athletic with flying colours, according to Lee Johnson - with the Sunderland boss hailing the teenager's passing as 'the best in the division'.

On-loan Manchester City defender Doyle is only 17 years old and Sunderland's 2-1 win against the Latics at the Stadium of Light on Saturday was his senior debut.

But he turned in an outstanding display at centre-back partnering Tom Flanagan, and Johnson was full of praise for his summer capture.

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