MIDDLESBROUGH (4-1-4-1):
6 Valdes: Kept Boro in the game with a superb first-half double save, but let himself down spectacularly with his late slip
5 Barragan: Never looked comfortable as Young created a host of problems and was turned too easily in the build-up to the first goal
4 Bernardo: Suffered a hugely difficult afternoon against Rashford – how had he looked so accomplished on his debut at Old Trafford?
6 Gibson: The pick of Middlesbrough’s defenders, with his passion clear to see late on – unfortunate not to have been called up by England this week
5 Fabio: Tried to get forward down the left, but was caught badly out of position as Fellaini headed home
5 Clayton: Sat as the deepest of Boro’s midfielders, but struggled to cope with the fluidity and movement of Man United’s attackers
7 Downing: Justified his recall with an accomplished display down the right – retained possession well and passed adeptly
6 De Roon: Became more of a presence as the game wore on, and played an important role in helping to set up Gestede’s goal
7 Leadbitter: Another player who fully merited his place in the team – provided drive and energy at the heart of midfield
6 Ramirez: His commitment couldn’t be questioned as he ran himself into the ground – forced de Gea into a smart first-half save
6 Negredo: Gave his all against the Man United defence, but looked more threatening once he had Gestede alongside him
Subs:
7 GESTEDE (for Leadbitter, 67): Ended Boro’s goalscoring drought with a poacher’s finish and threatened to turn the game as his physical attributes troubled Man United 7
7 Traore (for Ramirez, 67): Skipped past two defenders with his first touch of the ball and added some impetus to Boro’s play
(not used): Guzan (gk), Fry, Forshaw, Guedioura, Stuani.
MAN UNITED (4-2-3-1):
De Gea 7; Bailly 6, Jones 6, Smalling 6, Young 8; Carrick 6, Fellaini 7; Valencia 7, Mata 7 (Rojo 69, 5), Lingard 8 (Martial 80); RASHFORD 8 (Darmian 90).
Subs (not used): Romero (gk), Shaw, Fosu-Mensah, Mkhitaryan.
Man Of The Match: MARCUS RASHFORD – The 19-year-old could find himself leading the line for England this week, and on this evidence, he is easily the brightest young attacking prospect in the country.
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