In-form Middlesbrough midfielder Ben Doak was reluctant to speak up his efficiency after impressing once more on mortgage from Liverpool of their 1-1 draw to disclaim Burnley the Championship summit.
The 19-year-old, who turned the youngest Scottish participant to seem within the Premier League when he made his top-flight debut for the Reds in December 2022, agreed a season-long mortgage on the Riverside Stadium in August following a knee harm final December that dominated him out of a lot of final season.
“I feel we play a few of the finest soccer within the league” 💪
Anfernee Dijksteel and Ben Doak react to Middlesbrough’s draw towards Burnley 👇 pic.twitter.com/x0AiC5ocrx
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) December 6, 2024
Doak’s show, which included a blinding run earlier than taking pictures vast throughout the first half, led Sky Sports activities to recommend he had made Burnley’s Turf Moor his “playground” on Friday.
“I wouldn’t fairly say that, to be trustworthy,” replied the previous Celtic prospect. “I don’t actually see it as making an attempt to make it a playground.
Anfernee Dijksteel has given Middlesbrough the lead! 🔥👊 pic.twitter.com/G2EU1sdtXC
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) December 6, 2024
“It’s what I’ve been good at since I’ve been younger, so I figured to only play to my strengths. Hopefully I play effectively doing that.”
Scotland worldwide Doak had supplied 5 assists in his earlier 5 appearances for Middlesbrough and scored of their 2-0 dwelling win towards Stoke Metropolis on September 28.
“Total I’m actually happy” 🗣️
Burnley boss Scott Parker reacts to his sides draw towards Middlesbrough 👊 pic.twitter.com/uXnCziaM0S
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) December 6, 2024
Burnley vs Middlesbrough: Spectacular Roberts aim
Connor Roberts’ ingenious lob earned Burnley some extent because the Clarets moved one behind Championship leaders Sheffield United.
Anfernee Dijksteel’s silky spin to enter the penalty space and fleet-footed chip over James Trafford gave Boro a Thirteenth-minute lead however Scott Parker’s aspect utilized a lot of the first-half stress, deservedly equalising via Roberts eight minutes earlier than the break.
Emmanuel Latte Lath had the very best probability of a extra even second interval, breaking clear earlier than being denied by dwelling goalkeeper James Trafford.
“That aim has been coming!” 🗣️
Burnley equalise via a SENSATIONAL strike from Connor Roberts 🤯 pic.twitter.com/HFLdYbvbQY
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) December 6, 2024
Ben Doak: Middlesbrough squad ‘nice’
Doak mentioned Middlesbrough was “no doubt” the very best place for him in 2024/25. “We play a few of the finest soccer within the league,” he defined.
“Quite a lot of the soccer comes down the correct aspect – it fits me rather well. I’ve obtained an excellent group of lads round me; a whole lot of gifted footballers.”
“Bit dissatisfied” 🗣️
Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick feels his aspect are transferring the correct course regardless of not with the ability to come away with a win 👇 pic.twitter.com/Mg1MzxreVn
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) December 6, 2024
Middlesbrough are six factors behind Burnley in fifth and their superior aim distinction over seventh-placed West Bromwich Albion means solely a five-goal win for the Baggies at dwelling to Sheffield United on Sunday (3pm GMT) will knock Michael Carrick’s crew out of the play-off locations this weekend.
Burnley are two factors above third-placed Leeds United and 4 away from Sunderland behind the Whites. Leeds play their recreation in hand at dwelling to Fifteenth-placed Derby County on Saturday (12.30pm) – the identical time because the Black Cats host Stoke Metropolis.