It was a virtuoso performance by the bald-headed hitman, who left the pitch after 80 minutes to a standing ovation from the Riverside faithful. Boro fans will be hoping for more of the same in the coming months.
Meanwhile, Berwick Hills boy Phil Stamp looks set to leave the club after being allowed to speak to Hearts over the weekend. Steve McClaren told Stamp he would be guarenteed a first team place and the local lad , who has been at Boro since his school days could complete a move to Scotland this weeek.