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Ashley Fletcher in action for Sunderland. Pictures by Frank Reid.

Chris Coleman rolled the dice at Millwall, making six changes from the side that drew 3-3 with Middlesbrough.

Sunderland left The Den with a point, here's what we learned from the 1-1 draw.

Chris Coleman the tinkerman:

Sunderland were without Jake Clarke-Salter and Paddy McNair through suspension and injury respectively but Coleman made six changes, January signed Lee Camp was axed, in from the cold came Jason Steele.

Ty Browning returned, Ovie Ejaria recalled to midfield with Aiden McGeady, Callum McManaman and Ashley Fletcher.

Opting against a settled side and formation, Coleman has vowed to keep chopping and changing with Sunderland scrapping for every point, keeping Sunderland players on their toes.

Will it pay off?

Jason Steele makes a block with his legs.

Ashley Fletcher continues to struggle:

Of the six changes, Fletcher was the only one to have a poor game.

Sunderland need a presence up front, an experienced striker leading the attack, someone who can hold the ball up and bring others into play.

Someone who can win headers and challenge the opposition defence.

George Honeyman is on the end of a bad tackle from Jake Cooper.

Fletcher is struggling to impose himself and snatching at any chances that do come his way.

Kicking needs to improve but Jason Steele can be happy with performance:

Sunderland's problems with the goalkeeping department continue with January signing Lee Camp dropped after a series of unconvincing displays.

Steele was handed the gloves again. And he didn't disappoint. He looked far more assured and confident coming for balls into the box and made some important saves.

His kicking was poor and that is one area that needs a big improvement. But he can be pleased with his performance after earning a recall with hard graft on the training ground.

Draws aren't enough at this stage:

A point away from home against a side that was unbeaten in eight games isn't a poor result but with Sunderland still rooted to the foot of the Championship they need wins.

Coleman opted to shake up his side in a bid to spark victory and they went close, leading at half-time but with confidence low, Sunderland again invited pressure, eventually cracking.

There was no lack of effort or spirit and the superb travelling support appreciated the players' efforts, with the team applauded off at full-time.

But it was two more points dropped.