The man suspended for the first two games, Franck Queudrue, also scored against the Mariners with a wonderfully struck free-kick. Boro ran out comfortable 6-0 winners against a side managed by Boro's former number 9 Paul Wilkinson
Manager Steve McClaren is pleased that he has almost a full strength squad to choose from for the trip to Southampton. "Juninho aside, it looks like we have an almost fully fit squad which is a great way to start a season."
In other news, Jesper Blomqvist is still training with the club after recovering from injury and will be looking to earn himself a contract with Boro. McClaren meanwhile denied reports that Muzzy Izzet will be joining the Teessiders ona years loan.