Decisive figure's early strike propels Middlesbrough against Sheffield Wednesday | OneFootball

Morgan Whittaker settled the game in the 11th minute with a left-footed finish from a tight angle, as Middlesbrough beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0.

He bent a left-footed effort from the left into the bottom corner for Boro (11.).

Soon after, he drew a low save from the right side of the box (22.). His next set-piece delivery created a headed chance for Dael Fry, who nodded just wide (24.). He was then booked for a foul (30.).

After the restart, he tried from distance and missed the target (54.). He was replaced shortly afterwards (60.).

He finished with three attempts, two on target, six touches in the box and one key pass, underlining how his direct running and set-piece threat kept The Owls' back line occupied.

Boro host Watford next. The Owls visit Oxford United.