5 Glover: Good instinctive first half save to deny Clarke at front post. Steady all afternoon until costly clanger.
7 Ayling: Did a good job on Clarke until Sunderland’s star man came to life late on. Leeds loanee was on a yellow by that stage and had to be careful.
8 Van den Berg: Brilliant goalline clearance to deny Ba in the first half. Composed and dominant. Got caught in two minds in build-up to equaliser after Engel caught out of position on counter.
7 Fry: Alongside Van den Berg, didn’t give the anonymous Burstow a sniff. Will be frustrated by lack of clean sheet.
6 Engel: Troubled by Ba in the first half but mainly because he was left exposed by Azaz. Superb through-ball for Greenwood first half chance. Caught out of position for counter attack equaliser.
5 Howson: Sloppy in possession in the first half, in particular. Protected the defence and kept an eye on Bellingham and Ekwah but not at his best.
6 Barlaser: Helped Boro take control after the break.
7 Forss: Clinical and emphatic finish for the goal, he’s going to be integral for Boro in the second half of the season.
5 Azaz: Missed a glorious early opportunity and left Engel exposed in first half. Found pockets of space.
6 Hackney: Tried to drive Boro forward at every opportunity but looks more comfortable playing as midfielder rather than in forward three.
7 Greenwood: Was bang at it against his former side. Not a natural striker, was a threat in behind but frustrated by offside trap. Still made a nuisance of himself. Played a part in goal.
Substitutes:
Silvera (for Forss, 77): N/A
Coburn (for Greenwood, 77): N/A
O’Brien (for Barlaser, 77): N/A
Thomas (for Engel, 84): N/A
Subs not used: Jones, Clarke, Gilbert, Dijksteel, McNair
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