Middlesbrough striker Rudy Gestede struggled to make an impact against Crewe.Middlesbrough striker Rudy Gestede struggled to make an impact against Crewe.
Middlesbrough striker Rudy Gestede struggled to make an impact against Crewe.

Joe Nicholson's Middlesbrough player ratings: Five players get 4s against Crewe as few come away with credit

Middlesbrough endured a night to forget as they were dumped out of the Carabao Cup at the first-round stage by League Two side Crewe – but did anyone come away with any credit?

While many of Boro’s fringe players missed their opportunities in a terrible display at the Riverside, there were a few who stood out. Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match – scroll down and flick through our gallery to see how each player performed.