Middlesbrough hammered in four second half goals on their way to their biggest ever win at Sunderland. Here's how the players rated:
8 Dieng: Good save to deny Roberts with his feet when the game was goalless. Second successive clean sheet.
8 Smith: Came in at short notice and did a good job on dangerman Clarke.
8 Fry: Superb in the first half, untroubled in the second.
7 McNair: Kept his cool in the face of Sunderland's press
7 Engel: Built on brilliant Cardiff display with another solid showing. Roberts got the better of him on a couple of occasions but he's one of trickiest wingers in Championship.
7 Barlaser: Assured midfield display. Very tidy in possession.
8 Hackney: Helped set the tone early on as Boro settled in confidently.
9 Jones: Immense in the second half as Boro took advantage after red card.
8 Crooks: Worked hard in the first half, a constant threat early in the second. Deserved his goal.
8 Greenwood: Super finish to set Boro on their way to victory. Memorable return to Stadium of Light.
7 Coburn: Worked hard in the first half with minimal reward. Made his presence felt against Ballard.
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Substitutes:
7 Latte Lath (for Coburn, 67): Dangerous against a tired and demoralised defence.
6 Rogers (for Crooks, 67): Some classy touches.
Silvera (for Greenwood, 75) N/A
Forss (for Jones, 75) N/A
Bangura (for Engel, 82) N/A
Subs not used: Glover, Lenihan, Howson
Man of the Match: Jones. The winger was back to his very best in the second half.
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