Riley McGree celebrates after scoring for Middlesbrough. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Riley McGree celebrates after scoring for Middlesbrough. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Riley McGree celebrates after scoring for Middlesbrough. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

'Constant threat': Middlesbrough player rating photos after big Southampton win - including two 8s

Our Middlesbrough player ratings following their 2-1 win over Southampton at the Riverside Stadium in the Championship.

Middlesbrough claimed their first win of the season after a 2-1 win over Southampton – but how did each player fare for Michael Carrick’s side?

The hosts fell behind in the 17th minute when Adam Armstrong converted Che Adams’ pass with a low finish past goalkeeper Seny Dieng.

Boro responded well, though, drawing level just before half-time when Riley McGree equalised with a low strike from the edge of the box.

Carrick’s side then claimed all three points after Josh Coburn was fouled by Saints defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis in the box, allowing Jonny Howson to convert from the spot.

Here’s how each Boro player fared at the Riverside Stadium: