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Assombalonga inspires Middlesbrough to victory over Derby County

Britt Assombalonga scored to help Middlesbrough secure a 3-0 victory over Derby County in Wednesday’s Championship game.

The 27-year-old was afforded his ninth league start and made the most of the opportunity, scoring his second goal of the campaign.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo international opened the scoring in the 33rd minute after receiving a timely pass from Duncan Watmore.

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Middlesbrough doubled their lead when Matthew Clarke turned the ball into his own net in the 77th minute of the encounter.

With seven minutes left to full time, Marvin Johnson sealed the victory as the Boro secured all three points at the Riverside Stadium.