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:
5. Matt Targett - 7
Fortunate not to be penalised for handball inside his own box within the first minute. Recovered well while he was clearly feeling some discomfort after an early knock. Excellent pass to set up Browne for the opener. Replaced in the second half. 7 | Getty Images
6. Alan Browne - 9
Was popping up everywhere in the first half and causing Preston real problems. Looked like he was operating as a right wing-back but regularly drifted into midfield. Scored the opener after an instinctive run into the box and could have netted another. Now has three goals in four league games. 9 | Getty Images
7. Aidan Morris - 7
Industrious performance in midfield and dovetailed well with Hayden Hackney. Regularly dropped deep to help out his defenders and get on the ball. Replaced on the hour mark. 7 | Getty Images
8. Hayden Hackney - 8
Made a few loose passes early on but kept looking to play the ball forward as Boro cut Preston open again and again. Hugely influential in this side, even when he doesn’t register an attacking return. 8 | Getty Images