Parkinson rues Boro 'quality finish' in EFL Cup loss

Phil Parkinson was disappointed to have been edged out of the Carabao Cup at Middlesbrough on Friday night at the first hurdle, but was pleased with the performance given limited preparation time after their pre-season tour. Will Lankshear's excellent strike midway through the second half at the Riverside Stadium proved enough for the hosts to progress to the second round.

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