Middlesbrough moved back up to second in the Championship following a 2-1 win over Birmingham at the Riverside - but how did each player fare for the hosts?
Boro head coach Rob Edwards was absent from the match after the club gave him permission to speak to Wolves, after rejecting an initial approach. That meant assistant Adi Viveash took charge of the team, alongside first-team coach Harry Watling, and academy manager Craig Liddle,
Dael Fry opened the scoring for Boro in the first half, before Demarai Gray pulled one back for the visitors. Hayden Hackney then restored the hosts’ lead just before half time.
Here’s how each player fared:
1. Sol Brynn - 8
Commanding in goal. Came for crosses when he needed to and positioned himself well to make important saves at big moments. 8 | Getty Images
2. Callum Brittain - 8
Deliveries from corners caused Birmingham problems, including for the opening goal. Was forced back as a wing-back in the second half and performed well defensively in a makeshift backline. 8 | Getty Images
3. Luke Ayling - 8
Ended up playing in the middle of a back three and defended excellently on the whole. Had one moment where he was beaten by Jay Stansfield near the touchline before Brynn saved the forward’s effort. 8 | Getty Images
4. Dael Fry - 7
Netted the opener when he converted Brittain’s out-swinging corner. Looked assured at the back before suffering another injury setback which forced him off in the 26th minute. 7 | Getty Images