Few would have had Matt Targett down as a match-winner in Middlesbrough's tough-looking trip to Birmingham City. Not surprising, given that Targett, who has spent nearly all his career as a left-back, had managed seven goals in 252 career games. But after watching Targett score twice in Boro's impressive 3-1 victory - the first time he has netted more than once in a game - the question was 'why not?' The 30-year-old took both his strikes in the cold-blooded manner of Erling Haaland to put his side back on track in the Championship promotion race. "I don't think anyone was expecting me to score two goals," Targett told BBC Radio Tees.

Source: BBC March 03, 2026 21:41 UTC