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:
9. Morgan Whittaker - 8
Picked up some really threatening positions centrally in the first half. Was alert to take the ball off defender Lewis Gibson and convert Boro’s third goal. Now has 11 league goals this season. 8 | Getty Images
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10. Leo Castledine - 7
Had some bright moments on his first Boro start. Managed to maneuver himself into some shooting positions on the edge of the box. Low free-kick was saved before Conway converted the rebound for Boro’s fourth. 7 | Getty Images
11. Tommy Conway - 9
Looks full of confidence again after scoring at Stoke on Wednesday. Scored two more here and was a constant threat running in behind and at Preston’s backline with the ball. Received a standing ovation when he was replaced. 9 | Getty Images
12. Alex Gilbert - 6
(for Morris, 60) Came on in a central midfield position when Boro were 4-0 up against ten men. Was comfortable in possession against a side looking to limit the damage. 6 | George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images