Standout star sets the tone for Middlesbrough against Watford | OneFootball

Morgan Whittaker whipped in a free-kick in the sixth minute to ignite Middlesbrough's 5-1 win over Watford. The forward later added a second half strike and an assist to tilt the game decisively.

His left-foot free-kick flew into the top left (6.). He then supplied the cross for David Strelec to head in, in the first minute of first half stoppage time.

The Hornets pulled one back (48.). He restored the cushion with a sharp left-foot finish from close range (58.). He then rattled the bar from distance (62.).

Whittaker finished with five attempts, two on target, two accurate crosses from six and a big chance created, underlining how his set-piece quality and left-sided threat kept Boro on the front foot throughout.

Because Boro consistently found him between full-back and centre-back, his movement repeatedly disrupted The Hornets' shape and ensured the home side controlled key phases.

Boro rise from fifth to fourth in the Championship. They visit Wrexham next. The Hornets drop from 15th to 16th and host Coventry City next.

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