Rotherham United

Johansson: Took a blow in the first half, but soldiered on. Made a couple of big saves. 7

Lembikisa: Had his issues, but did lack for heart and commitment. 6

Odoffin: Strong and wholly committed and made some big blocks at the back. 8

Morrison: Held firm as Boro pressed in a frantic finale. 7

Revan: Another to earn his stripes with some key last-ditch defending. 7

Bramall: Got the glory with a rare goal. 7

Lindsay: Emptied the tank. 7

Tiehi: Had to dig deep for the team. 6

Rathbone: Upped it in the second half. 6

Hugill: Unquenchable commitment against hometown club. 6

Nombe: Selfless work-rate. 6

Substitutes: Appiah (Lembikisa 66) 6; Eaves (Nombe 66), 6; Clucas (Lindsay 83); Cafu (Hugill 90+2).

Not used: Phillips, Kelly, McGuckin.

Middlesbrough

Glover: Badly positioned for Millers goal. 5

Dijksteel: A bit loose in possession, but supplemented the attack well. 6

Fry: Safe enough against former loan club. 7

Clarke: Strong and resolute. 7

Bangura: Centre of a big penalty shout. 7

Howson: Controlled the tempo for fair spells. 7

Barlaser: Authoritative against old club, but ended up on losing side. 7.

I Jones: Wasteful and did not hit the heights. 6

Rogers: Not as much of a force as weekend. 6

Greenwood: Two big misses proved costly. 5

Silvera: Left his shooting boots at home. 5

Substitutes: McGree (Greenwood 70), 7; Engel (Bangura 77), 6; Coburn (Dijksteel 77), 6; Crooks (Howson 90+1); Kavanagh (Silvera 90+2).

Not used: J Jones, Van den Berg, Gilbert, Bridge.

Ratings: One eight and some heroic sevens for Rotherham United, but some costly fives for Middlesbrough