Middlesbrough recorded their fourth consecutive league win after a 4-0 win over Preston at the Riverside - but how did each player fare?
The hosts opened the scoring in the ninth minute after Alan Brown scored his third goal in four Championship games. Tommy Conway and Morgan Whittaker then made it 3-0 before half time, before Conway added a fourth after the interval.
Preston were also reduced to 10 men when defender Jordan Storey was shown a straight red card for a foul on Conway in the 50th minute.
Here’s how each Boro player fared:
1. Sol Brynn - 7
Was hardly tested after a nervy moment inside the Boro box from a corner in the first minute. Eighth clean sheet in the Championship this season. 7 | Getty Images
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2. Luke Ayling - 8
Was allowed to get forward more on the right of a back three. Showed quality on the ball and played an excellent pass to send Conway through on goal for Boro’s second. 8 | Getty Images
3. Adilson Malanda - 7
Had a few unconvincing moments on the ball in the early stages but recovered well. The new signing is a towering figure in Boro’s backline. Came off in the closing stages after taking a whack to the head. Walked off as he was replaced by Finley Munroe. 7 | Getty Images
4. Dael Fry - 8
Returned to the starting XI and was a commanding figure in Boro’s backline. Won most of his aerial duels and was careful in possession as Preston pressed high up the pitch in the first half. 8 | Getty Images