Forgotten Manchester United man Amad got his loan to Sunderland back on track a fortnight after being dropped to the Championship side's Under-21s group.
Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray had criticised the winger earlier this month as he struggled to make an impact in the second tier, following a loan at Rangers last season. After playing one game for Graeme Murty's development squad, in a 1-0 defeat by Leeds United, Amad returned to Mowbray's senior set-up.
He was handed a start on Saturday when Burnley visited the Stadium of Light, lining up on the right wing. His recall to Mowbray's side resulted in him delivering the perfect response to being dropped down to the development squad.