Middlesbrough maintained their position at the top of the table with a commanding 3-0 victory over Charlton, thanks largely to striker Will Lankshear’s two-goal performance. Sebastian Berhalter opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Lankshear added goals in each half, bringing his season tally to 15.

Berhalter praised Lankshear’s quality and movement during the match, highlighting their on-field understanding. “Before I even had the ball for the second goal, he started running across the line and that’s something we talk about all the time,” Berhalter said. He also underscored the competitive nature of his teammate, noting Lankshear’s dedication in training and his consistent goal-scoring ability. Middlesbrough extended their unbeaten streak to 11 matches with this win.

Charlton struggled to create opportunities and failed to register a single shot on target throughout the game. Manager Nathan Jones expressed frustration at the team’s errors, saying, “We gave away really poor goals. You do that and you’ve got no chances of winning a game. And that’s what we’re doing at the moment.”

The result marked a strong statement by Middlesbrough as they continue to push for promotion, while Charlton face ongoing challenges with their form and defensive lapses.