On-loan Liverpool midfielder Ben Doak was reluctant to speak up his efficiency after impressing once more in Middlesbrough’s 1-1 draw at Burnley to disclaim their opponents the Championship summit.
The 19-year-old, who grew to become the youngest Scottish participant to look 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 damage final December that dominated him out of a lot of final season.
“I believe we play among the greatest soccer within the league” 💪
Anfernee Dijksteel and Ben Doak react to Middlesbrough’s draw in opposition to 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 huge through the first half, led Sky Sports activities to counsel 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 simply play to my strengths. Hopefully I play nicely doing that.”
Scotland worldwide Doak had supplied 5 assists in his earlier 5 appearances for Middlesbrough and scored of their 2-0 dwelling win in opposition to Stoke Metropolis on September 28.
“Total I’m actually happy” 🗣️
Burnley boss Scott Parker reacts to his sides draw in opposition to 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 a degree 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 facet utilized a lot of the first-half stress, deservedly equalising via Roberts eight minutes earlier than the break.
Emmanuel Latte Lath had one of the best likelihood 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 “for sure” one of the best place for him in 2024/25. “We play among the greatest soccer within the league,” he defined.
“Lots of the soccer comes down the fitting facet – it fits me rather well. I’ve received a fantastic group of lads round me; numerous gifted footballers.”
“Bit upset” 🗣️
Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick feels his facet are transferring the fitting path 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 workforce 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.
