1. W: Patrick Reading
With George Friend still recovering from last season's injury, the 20-year-old left-back took his opportunity to impress. Reading was excellent in the first half, getting forward down the flank and whipping a couple of inviting crosses into the box. Photo: FRANK REID
2. W: Adam Clayton
Brought on with half an hour to go, Clayton looked a class above in a deep-lying midfield role. After starting against Grazer AK last week, the 30-year-old appears to be in pole position for a place in Boro's engine room. Clayton also set up Ashley Fletcher with a superb ball over the top for 2-1. Photo: FRANK REID
3. W: Stephen Wearne
After playing in a central role against Grazer AK, Wearne was deployed on the right against Gateshead. The 18-year-old saw plenty of the ball in the opening exchanges and sent some decent deliveries into the box. Photo: FRANK REID
4. L: Ryan Shotton
Moved into a centre-back role, Shotton still looked a little rusty against the Heed. With Dael Fry and Daniel Ayala to come back following injury setbacks, Shotton didn't exactly bolster his chances in the heart of defence, in a position where Woodgate has options. Photo: FRANK REID