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Sunderland have a number of young stars impressing right now, with some of them out on loan. Sunderland may be struggling in the league, but in terms of their academy and the players coming through at the club, it’s looking very bright. Chris Rigg is the main name turning heads right now; the 16-year-old midfielder was reportedly watched by Newcastle United during the 0-0 draw vs QPR in the Championship on Saturday. And he and the other Sunderland youth players have some big names to take inspiration from, like Antony Patterson and Dan Neil who’ve both progressed through the ranks and into the…