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John Obi Mikel, Britt Assombalonga score as Middlesbrough end season with a win

Nigeria's John Obi Mikel scored his first Championship goal and DR Congo's Britt Assombalonga was also on target as Middlesbrough defeated Rotherham United 2-1 in Sunday's Championship fixture.

Despite the victory at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Tony Pulis' men finished the 2018-19 season in seventh spot, a point adrift of the Championship playoff zone.

Assombalonga opened the scoring for Middlesbrough from the penalty spot in the 28th minute, and stretched his tally to 14 goals in 42 league outings this term.

Nine minutes later, Mikel - who captained the visitors - doubled the lead by rifling his left-footed shot into the roof of the net.