Chuba Akpom is back among the goal after firing blank in his last four games for Middlesbrough.

The striker was on target as Boro beat Watford 2-0 on Saturday to move to third in the Championship.

He scored the opening goal in the 36th minute following a good work from debutant Cameron Archer.

In the Championship, Chuba Akpom has scored his 14 goal (15th of the season) to keep Middlesbrough in the promotion race.

The victory made it nine wins from 13 league games for Carrick, who took the manager’s job in October after Boro had slipped into the relegation places.

Meanwhile the defeat leaves Watford in fourth – one point behind Middlesbrough.