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Sunderland star Corry Evans knocked out cold in horrific collision with team-mare during League One clash at Wycombe... Black Cats boss Lee Johnson says brother of Leicester star Jonny is 'OK' after treatment

Sunderland star Corry Evans was knocked out cold in a horrific head collision at Wycombe on Saturday.

The 31-year-old midfielder crashed into a team-mate in the second-half of Saturday's League One encounter.

And after receiving lengthy medical treatment on the field, including oxygen, Black Cats skipper Evans was carried off on a stretcher.

Sunderland star Corry Evans was knocked out cold in a horrific head collision on Saturday

Evans, is the younger brother of Leicester star Jonny, and joined Sunderland on a free transfer from Blackburn in the summer.

Speaking after the game, Sunderland boss Lee Johnson said he was relieved to hear that Evans had avoided serious injury.