Neil Warnock proved he still has the Midas touch by making a winning return to management with Middlesbrough.
Warnock, 71, made six changes from Boro’s 3-0 defeat against Swansea in Jonathan Woodgate’s last game and then watched his new-look team deservedly take the points in an important relegation battle.
Two of the recalls combined for the opening goal after 30 minutes when Ashley Fletcher headed in Patrick Roberts’ free-kick for his 11th goal of the season.
And the visitors wrapped up the points when substitute Marcus Tavernier struck in the second half shortly after being sent on.