Chuba Akpom tonight scored his 23rd goal in the English Championship as Middlesbrough climbed within three points of automatic promotion to the Premier League.
Akpom opened scoring for ‘Boro against Stoke City in the 23rd minute.
However, visitors Stoke fought back to draw this game 1-1.
Akpom has flourished playing behind the top striker under manager Michael Carrick.
The goals of the former Arsenal ace have also lifted his club to within range of Premier League promotion many years since their relegation.
Sheffield United occupy the second automatic promotion spot and are at Sunderland tomorrow.