Championship

BRITT KEEPS TOP FLIGHT IN SIGHT

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The LeaguePaper Team
28 April 2019

Play-off challenge still alive

By Gary Lenny

SPOT ON: Britt Assombalonga takes the applause from the fans after scoring their second goal, inset, from the penalty spot
PICTURE: PSI/Shaun Conway

TONY Pulis believes Middlesbrough have done what they can to stay in the promotion mix after a victory over Reading that keeps them level with sixthplaced Derby.
Boro’s victory in their final home game of the season at the Riverside ensured that they stay in the fight going into next Sunday’s trip to relegated Rotherham on the last day, although the Rams have a game in hand.
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