MIDDLESBROUGH were rampant against Peterborough United as they won 4-0 at London Road.

Marcus Tavernier, Folarin Balogun, Josh Coburn and Duncan Watmore scored the goals that lifted Boro back into the play-offs.

Digital Sports Writer Matty Jones was in attendance and graded the player’s performances…

BORO XI:

6 Lumley – A mixed game for the keeper. Produced a massive save to keep the game level but had a few shaky moments.

6 Dijksteel – A few shaky moments in the game but played his part in keeping a clean sheet for Boro.

7 Fry – Another accomplished performance at the back. Apart from one early misplaced pass, he barely put a foot wrong.

7 McNair – Comfortable at the back all afternoon and provided the assist for Tavernier’s goal. Shows how important he is going forward as well.

6 Jones – A quiet afternoon for the wing-back. Seems like teams are targeting Jones before the game.

6 Bola – Linked up well with Tavernier all afternoon and drive on well down the left hand side.

8 Howson – Marshalled everything in midfield and played a lovely ball to set up Balogun’s goal. Captain’s performance.

8 Tavernier – Covered every blade of grass in midfield, linked up with Bola well and took his goal in style. Great afternoon.

6 Crooks – Steadied the ship in midfield and linked up well with the attack. Unlucky not to score from the edge of the box.

8 Balogun – Continued his fine form with another goal, linked up well and looked dangerous all afternoon

8 Connolly – His work rate was outstanding and was a constant threat in attack. Only thing that was missing was a goal.

Subs:

8 Watmore 69’ – Gave Boro renewed energy when he came on in the closing stages. Brilliant assist for Coburn and took his goal really well.

7 Coburn 74’ – Showed his striker’s instinct by being in the right place at the right time to finish from Watmore’s run.

N/A Peltier 84’

Subs not used: Daniels, Bamba, McGree, Sporar

Man of the match: Marcus Tavernier – A hard one to give as there were so many good performances but Tavernier is so important to Boro.