RECAP: Preston 0 Middlesbrough 2 - Jonathan Woodgate and Alex Neil react to Deepdale result

Middlesbrough kicked-off the New Year with an impressive 2-0 win over Preston North End at Deepdale to make it four straight Championship victories.

Towering frontman Rudy Gestede marked his first league start of the season with a goal five minutes before half-time, while a second-half own goal from defender Ben Davies gave Boro breathing space. Scroll down to relive all the action, including the thoughts of both bosses Jonathan Woodgate and Alex Neil after the full-time whistle:

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