A 4-0 win at the Super 6 Stadium saw Boro register their most convincing win of pre-season so far, with Jonathan Woodgate left pleased with a number of aspects of his team’s performance. But who shone and struggled against Pools? Our writer Joe Nicholson takes a look – scroll down to see how he rated the players:
9. Connor Malley - 6
(for McNair 64) - Some neat passes in midfield to keep things ticking. 6 Photo: David Price
10. Djed Spence - 6
(for Howson 64) - A couple of forays forward from right-back. 6 Photo: Naomi Baker
11. Patrick Reading
(for Coulson 64) - A couple of forays forward from left-back. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
12. Ashley Fletcher - 5
(for Tavernier 64) - Struggled to make an impact after coming on in the closing stages. 5 Photo: FRANK REID