MIDDLESBROUGH went down 4-2 to Coventry City in a dramatic game at the Riverside.

Here's how the players rated:

6 Brynn: Fumble for the corner that led to Coventry’s second goal. But brilliant save to deny Simms early in second half and desperately unlucky for third goal.

7 Brittain: Got up and down the right flank and linked up well with Whittaker.

6 Browne: Didn’t look comfortable in back three in first half and distribution poor when Boro were up against it. Improved when he moved forward into midfield.

6 Ayling: Beaten too easily in build-up to Coventry opener. Recovered and solid for most part, but was part of defence that conceded four goals.

6 Jones: Calming influence after Coventry’s early quickfire double. Kitching got wrong side of him for third goal but Coventry man

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