Middlesbrough held on to record a narrow 1-0 win over QPR at Loftus Road - but how did each player fare for Kim Hellberg’s side?
Will Lankshear scored the only goal of the game in the 20th minute, before Boro withstood some late pressure and Rangers winger Harvey Vale hit the post.
Here’s how each Boro player fared:
1. Radek Vitek - 7
Made a couple of strong saves at the start of the second half when Boro were under pressure. Also did well to collect a late corner into the penalty area. 7 | Getty Images
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2. Callum Brittain - 8
Captained the side and took up an advanced right wing-back position in the first half. Was a threat going forward and drilled a low cross into the box to assist Lankshear’s winner. 8 | Getty Images
3. Adilson Malanda - 7
Strong in the air in the heart of a back three. Sometimes had to step out of defence due to Boro’s man-to-man marking system but generally coped well. Played his part to help the side keep their first Championship clean sheet of the season. 7 | George Wood/Getty Images
4. Ashley Phillips - 7
A decent showing on his first Boro start. Was also good in the air and read the game well to make a few important interceptions. Replaced in the closing stages. 7 | Bruce Rollinson/PA Wire