Middlesbrough got back to winning ways with a resounding 4-0 win over Southampton at the Riverside - but who stood out for Kim Hellberg’s side?
After a goalless first half, the visitors scored all four goals after the break as Morgan Whittaker bagged a brace, as well as goals from Sammy Silvera and Alan Browne.
Here’s how each Boro player fared:
1. Sol Brynn - 7
Made an important save to deny Tom Fellows from a tight angle in the first half when the game was still goalless. Didn’t face many efforts after that as he banked his seventh clean sheet of the season. 7 | Getty Images
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2. Luke Ayling - 8
Adapted well after moving from right-back to centre-back following Alex Bangura’s injury setback. Played an excellent pass out to the right to assist Silvera’s goal. Played his part in the clean sheet. 8 | Getty Images
3. Adilson Malanda - 9
A dominant debut for Boro’s new signing. Was commanding in the air and made a few vital blocks when the game was goalless, including one to deny Adam Armstrong from close range at the start of the second half. 9 | Getty Images
4. Matt Targett - 8
Moved from centre-back to left-back after Bangura’s injury and also adapted well. Looked like he may have some issues against Southampton wing-back Fellows early on but stuck to his task. Produced an excellent pass to set up Whittaker for the opening goal. 8 | Getty Images