6 Steffen: Good save to deny Broadhead early on. Couple of shaky moments with distribution.

7 Smith: Will be disappointed with Wigan goal but otherwise solid.

7 Fry: Composed throughout. Won everything in the air.

8 Lenihan: Immense at centre-half. Two brilliant first half blocks. Deserved a clean sheet.

9 Giles: Wigan were terrified of his left foot from the off. Three assists – and could have had more.

7 Jones: Had the better of McClean in the first half. Quieter in the second.

7 Howson: Helped Boro take control alongside the excellent Hackney in the first half. Replaced at the break

8 Hackney: Another class performance. Bossed the game in midfield. Brilliant through-ball for second goal.

8 Watmore: Superb display. Positive and tireless throughout. Made the first goal and had the Wigan defenders on edge.

9 Akpom: Quiet in the first half but came alive after the break. Goals obviously make the headlines but his movement and link-up was terrific.

7 Forss: Got the ball rolling for Boro with the opening goal. Almost had a second after the break. Bright, confident display.

Subs:

7 Mowatt (for Howson, 46): Best showing in a Boro shirt. Got the ball rolling for the second goal.

7 McGree (for Akpom, 62): Bright from the bench.

Crooks (for Forss, 76) N/A

Hoppe (for Jones, 84) N/A

Subs not used: Roberts, McNair, Bola

WIGAN (4-2-3-1 ):

Jones 6, Nyambe 5 (Darikwa, 75), Hughes 5, Tilt 5, McClean 5, Power 6, Cousins (Naylor, 86), 5 Lang 5 (Fletcher, 86), Keane 5, Aasgaard 6 (Scully, 75), Broadhead 5 (Shinnie, 67)

Subs not used: Amos, Bennett,

Man Of The Match: Chuba Akpom – clinical second half display