Speaking after the big win, Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock revealed his delight with the performance of summer signing Sam Morsy, and 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 tonight, when they take on Bristol City - who have just named Nigel Pearson as their new manager - 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. Bees want big fee for Toney
Brentford could be set to demand a fee in excess of £30m for star striker Ivan Toney this summer, should they opt to sell their star man. The ex-Peterborough United sensation has scored 24 goals already this season. (Football Insider) Photo: George Wood
2. Red Devils close in on Derby trio
Manchester United look set to spend around £750k on three unnamed starlets from Derby County, as the Rams look to boost their finances. The Rams are still awaiting a potential takeover, after months of speculation. (Team Talk) Photo: Marc Atkins
3. Preston youngster seals loan exit
Preston North End starlet Adam O'Reilly has joined Irish side Waterford on loan until the end of the season. The 19-year-old has just finished a brief loan spell with Stalybridge Celtic. (Club website) Photo: Justin Setterfield
4. Gerrard urges ex-Cherry to remain patient
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has urged new signing Jack Simpson to "remain patient" and "keep fighting" as he looks to break into the starting XI. He joined from Bournemouth towards the end of last month's transfer window. (Glasgow Times) Photo: Ian MacNicol