Lasse Vigen Christensen scored an extra-time winner to send Fulham into the EFL Cup third round. Here’s how we rated each Whites player in the 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough.
Pulled off a couple of excellent saves during a difficult opening to the game. A reassuring presence behind an impressive defensive display – this was encouraging stuff from the young keeper.
Had a solid game at right-back before going off after picking up an injury early in the second half.
The captain lead the team well. Got caught for Boro’s opener but looked a reassuring presence from then on, barely giving David Nugent a sniff.
Commanding presence at the heart of the Fulham defence. Won numerous aerial battles and looked calm in possession.
Relentless in his forays forward. Caused Middlesbrough countless problems on the left-hand side, was involved in both Fulham goals, and looked strong defensively.
Worked tirelessly without the ball and was excellent in possession. A really good display.
Popped up with the deserved winner and looked a threat all evening. Has obvious talent, just needs to find consistency.
Drifted out of the game at times but when involved he showed his promise. Had a couple of attempts on goal too.
Looked comfortable on the ball and was always a threat to the Boro defence.
An assured debut from the Spaniard. Will take time to adapt to the English game but showed numerous flashes of quality with the ball and tried his luck with a well-executed volley in the second half.
Worked hard up against Boro’s rugged defence. Brought the midfield into play and created several openings of his own. Was unfortunate to not get on the scoresheet.
Had some problems after replacing Grimmer at right-back, not least during a three-minute spell in the second half when he gave the ball away in his own half and was then booked for a clumsy foul.
Really made a difference when came on. Led the line well and went close to scoring late in normal time with a header.
Very lively on the right after coming on.