Speaking after the big win, Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock revealed summer signing Sam Morsy was given a round of applause by his teammates after the final whistle. He claimed: "I thought he (Morsy) was incredible today. I’ve never seen him play like that, he broke it up and did everything I could ask of him.
"Sam is normally an unsung hero who always gets 6/10 and gets criticism from supporters but I thought he was magnificent today.”
“I told the lads, I’m 72 I don’t need to be here to be average and I don’t want you to be average,” he said.
“We have 15 games left and I want us to be involved, let’s have a try. We have great facilities, a great owner, we can’t wish for any more than what we’ve got.”
Boro are back in action tomorrow evening, when they take on Bristol City at the Riverside Stadium.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Middlesbrough and the rest of the Championship, ahead of the midweek action:
1. Pearson to land Robins job
Ex-Derby County and Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson looks set to make his return to management, as he closes in on the Bristol City. He's on the brink of landing the role, with a contract set to last until the end of the season. (Guardian) Photo: MIKE EGERTON
2. Hornets ace lauds manager's attacking approach
Watford sensation Ismaila Sarr has lauded manager Xisco Munoz's desire to play attacking football, and claimed it will be a "great achievement" if the Hornets can secure promotion back to the top tier this season. (Watford Observer) Photo: George Wood
3. Gunners eye Woodman
Arsenal are rumoured to be keeping tabs on Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman. The Magpies youth academy product is yet to break into the first-team fold, having spent almost all of his six-year senior career on loan. (Football League World) Photo: Dan Istitene
4. Swans starlet heads out on loan
Swansea City youngster Cameron Evans has secured a loan move to League of Ireland Premier Division Waterford FC. The 19-year-old made his Swans senior debut last month, in an FA Cup win over Stevenage. (Club website) Photo: Michael Steele