Riley McGree assists Middlesbrough to comeback win over Lincoln

Middlesbrough secured a 2-1 comeback victory over newcomers Lincoln to open their Championship season. The win ended Lincoln’s 29-game undefeated streak.

Australian midfielder Riley McGree, returning from a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the World Cup, provided a decisive assist in stoppage time. McGree’s cross allowed Will Lankshear to score his second goal of the match, sealing the win for the hosts at the Riverside. Lankshear, a recent signing from Tottenham, scored twice in the second half to overturn an early deficit caused by Adam Reach.