Carling Cup: Norwich City 1-4 Sunderland

Andy Reid scored twice as Sunderland swept past League One Norwich 4-1 at Carrow Road and into the third round of the Carling Cup.

The Republic of Ireland midfielder, who had netted only two goals since his move from Charlton, was one of nine changes by manager Steve Bruce for Monday’s clash against the team he lifted the Milk Cup with back in 1985.

The Mackems were, though, still far too good for City, whose main concern under new boss Paul Lambert will be getting back into the Championship at the first attempt.

Although the home side had started brightly, Norwich were undone all too easily on the break.

Teemu Tainio set the ball rolling after 26 minutes, and then Reid netted a well-taken double to put the tie beyond Lambert’s men before half-time.

Wes Hoolahan reduced the deficit just after the hour, only for Owain Tudur Jones to quickly deflect a corner into his own net.