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Karanka pleased with attitude and intensity

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka believes his side were well worthy of their point against West Ham.

Aitor Karanka was thrilled with a hard-earned point after his Middlesbrough side held struggling West Ham to a 1-1 draw at London Stadium.

Cristhian Stuani headed the visitors ahead shortly after half-time in Saturday's clash – with goal-line technology confirming that the ball had indeed crossed the line prior to Mark Noble hooking it clear.

However, Stuani's opener was swiftly cancelled out by Dimitri Payet's wonder-strike, and Karanka conceded that West Ham's extra quality was always likely to be a factor.