Joe Nicholson's player ratings: Who shone and struggled in Middlesbrough's defeat at Brentford

Middlesbrough suffered a 3-2 defeat to Brentford at Griffin Park – but who stood out for Jonathan Woodgate’s side at Griffin Park?

By Joe Nicholson

Published 8th Feb 2020, 18:25 BST

Updated 9th Feb 2020, 11:00 BST

The Teessiders came from behind twice as a Lewis Wing strike and Ashley Fletcher header cancelled out goals from Julian Jeanvier and Bryan Mbeumo respectively. Ollie Watkins then netted a late winner for the hosts. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match – scroll down and flick though the pages to see them:

1. Aynsley Pears - 5

Didn't command his area for the first goal and got a hand to the second following a deflection. Gathered a couple of crosses in the second half. 5 Photo: George Wood

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2. Jonny Howson - 6

Had a difficult task against the lively Said Benrahma but stick to his task on the right of a back four. 6 Photo: Alex Livesey

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3. Harold Moukoudi - 7

A promising debut. Marked Ollie Watkins out of the game for most of the afternoon. Unfortunate deflection resulted in Brentford's second goal. 7 Photo: ALEX EDELMAN

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4. Hayden Coulson - 8

Played on the left of a back four and was a constant threat in the second half. Won a couple of important challenges defensively too. 8 Photo: Alex Davidson

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