How did the players fare in Middlesbrough's 3-0 win over Derby?


MIDDLESBROUGH (4-2-3-1):

7 Bettinelli: Made a good save from Sibley in the second half, but didn’t have a lot to do such was the extent of Boro’s dominance

7 Dijksteel: Another impressive display from the defender, who looks as comfortable at full-back as he does as part of a back three

8 FRY: Marked Waghorn out of the game in the first half, and was every bit as effective after the break, winning everything in the air

8 McNair: Continues to play at the very peak of his form – was always in the right place and used the ball productively when he had it

7 Bola: Maintained the strong form he has displayed all season – got forward on occasion and was always rock-solid in defence

7 Howson: Shut out Derby’s midfielders from his position in front of the back four and helped contain Rooney when the Rams skipper moved into attack

8 Saville: Was on the front foot throughout and came close with two good efforts in the second half

7 Tavernier: Helped set up an early chance for Assombalonga and fired a decent second-half effort just past the post

6 Roberts: Produced some flickers of excitement in the first half, but tired noticeably before he was taken off

7 Watmore: Will have enjoyed his Boro debut immensely – set up Assombalonga’s opener with a neat cushioned header

8 Assombalonga: Proved his predatory instincts remain intact with the opening goal and was a threat throughout the opening hour or so


Subs:

7 Spence (for Roberts, 63): Added some real drive and energy down the right and set up two good opportunities for Saville

8 Johnson (for Watmore, 63): Scored one goal and set up another as he made a huge impression in his half-hour on the field

Akpom (for Assombalonga, 72)

Wing (for Tavernier, 85)

(not used): Stojanovic (gk), Wood, Coulson, Folarin.


DERBY (4-2-3-1):

MARSHALL 7; Byrne 4, Wisdom 4, Clarke 5, Buchanan 4 (Holmes 69, 4); Rooney 6, Bird 4; Knight 4, Lawrence 5 (Whittaker 74), Jozwiak 5 (Kazim-Richards 69, 4); Waghorn 4 (Sibley 46, 6).

Subs (not used): Stretton (gk), Shinnie, Roos, Evans, Davies.


Man Of The Match: DAEL FRY – The Middlesbrough centre-half dealt with everything that came his way and ensured his side’s defence never looked like being breached.