Middlesbrough progressed to the second round of the Carabao Cup at the Riverside Stadium - but how did each player fare for Kim Hellberg’s side?
New Boro signing Will Lankshear scored the only goal of the game just after the hour mark with an acrobatic finish from inside the box. Here’s how each Boro player fared:
5. Max Arfsten - 6
Showed signs of promise driving forward with the ball from left-back and looked comfortable going infield or down the outside. Replaced midway through the second half on his debut. More to come. 6 | Getty Images
6. Adilson Malanda - 8
Operated in a central midfield position when Boro had the ball but dropped into a back five when the hosts were defending. Read the game well in the middle of the park and won most of his duels. 8 | George Wood/Getty Images
7. Sebastian Berhalter - 8
Showed his class in the middle of the pitch. Assisted Lankshear’s goal with a cushioned header and whipped some fine deliveries into the box. His energy helped Boro win the ball back quickly too. 8 | Getty Images
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8. Morgan Whittaker - 6
Linked up play well at times but also had some frustrating moments when attempts to drive forward didn’t come off. 6 | Getty Images