Superb Boro take Lions’ share at the Den

MIDDLESBROUGH continued their fine start to the league season as they beat Millwall 3-0 in their first away game of the new season.

- By CRAIG JOHNS

Second-half goals from Hayden Hackney, Alfie Jones and Delano Burgzorg sealed the win for Boro in what was a harder battle than the scoreline might suggest. Just as with last weekend's victory over Swansea City, Boro had to show their battling qualities as well as a ruthless edge after the second half.

Including the positive, the game-changing moment and the big lesson learned, here is the Middlesbrough debrief after their fantastic afternoon in the capital.

THE GOALS

49 mins: Boro 1-0, Hackney - A lovely turn from Sontje Hansen to beat his man before driving to the edge of the box and playing Whittaker to the byline. He cuts it back and Hackney arrives to finish off a great move.

87 mins: Boro 2-0, Jones - Another goal from a set-piece. Hackney’s corner ended up falling at Ayling’s feet. He battles to get a shot off and though it’s blocked, it falls kindly for Jones who smashes it home.

90+7 mins: Boro 3-0, Burgzorg - Even this late into the game, Boro still press through Callum Brittain and Finn Azaz and force the error. Azaz capitalises and produces a wonderful chipped through pass to put Burgzorg through who produces a good finish.

THE GAME-CHANGING MOMENT