Jonathan Woodgate reveals the target he set Lewis Wing after Wigan Athletic double

Lewis Wing celebrates scoring against Wigan at the DW Stadium. | 2020 Getty Images

Lewis Wing was set a target of 10 league goals by Middlesbrough boss Jonathan Woodgate at the start of the season.

The 24-year-old midfielder took his Championship tally to six this term after Tuesday’s brace in a 2-2 draw with Wigan at the DW Stadium.

Wing has now scored three goals in Boro’s last two games following his strike against Brentford last weekend.

When asked about the midfielder’s performance following the draw at Wigan, Woodgate said: He’s playing really well and he does that in training week in week out.

“I set him a target to get 10 league goals and he’s on six so that will be fantastic when he does that.”

Striker Ashley Fletcher is Boro’s top scorer with 10 goals this season, eight of which have come in the Championship.

Like Wing, Britt Assombalonga has also scored six times this campaign, with all six coming in the league.