Next up, Neil Warnock's side travel to take on table-toppers Bristol City at Ashton Gate tomorrow night, in what should be a tough test for Boro against Dean Holden's men. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
5. Rams to pursue striker again in new year
Derby County are said to have not given up hope of signing Darmstadt's star striker Serdar Dursun, and will look to approach the 28-year-old again in the January transfer window. (The Athletic) Photo: Alex Grimm
6. Terriers snap up midfielder
Huddersfield Town have confirmed their capture of ex-Alaves and Mallorca midfielder Alex Vallejo, who joined the Terriers on a one-year deal after Fuenlabrada at the end of last season. (Club website) Photo: Gareth Copley
7. Ex-Blues wonderkid hailed as next Gerrard
Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland has claimed his teammate Jude Bellingham, formerly of Birmingham City, is the next Steven Gerrard, following a bright start to his Bundesliga career. (Birmingham Mail) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
8. Owls could sign Marriott permanently in summer
Sheffield Wednesday could have the opportunity to sign loanee Jack Marriott on a permanent deal this summer, as Derby County are believed to be keen to let him go and pursue other options. (The Athletic) Photo: Tony Marshall