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:
5. Matt Targett - 7
Slotted in as a left-sided centre-back following Fry’s injury. Looked comfortable before being forced off with an issue before the hour mark. 7 | Getty Images
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6. Aidan Morris - 7
Took a few too many touches on the ball at times in the first half but put in a tremendous shift in midfield. Covered plenty of ground during turnovers when Birmingham broke forward. 7 | Getty Images
7. Hayden Hackney - 8
Put Boro ahead with a clever flick to divert Morris’ effort past Birmingham keeper James Beadle. Worked hard alongside Morris in midfield and saw a penalty appeal turned down when he burst into the box in the second half. 8 | Getty Images
8. Alan Browne - 8
A==Had to drop into a centre-back role following Fry’s injury but acquitted himself well amid the changes. Often positioned himself in the right areas to cut out danger. 8 | Getty Images