Daniel Bentley - A miss-hit pass five minutes before half-time gave the ball straight to Stewart Downing who could have given Middlesbrough the lead had he been more alert. Bentley wasn’t majorly at fault for either goal, but he’s not installing confidence in his back four at the moment. 5

Henrik Dalsgaard - Not his best display by any means. Dalsgaard failed to stop the George Friend’s cross for the first goal and offered little going forward today. 5

Ezri Konsa - It was largely a good performance from the England Under-21 international but a lack of concentration at big moments is costing Thomas Frank’s side of late. Konsa was guilty of switching off again, allowing Marcus Tavernier a free header for the second goal. 5

Chris Mepham - The Welshman, who talked of his close relationship with Robert Rowan in today’s programme, put in a dominant display against centre-forward Jordan Hugill in the first half. But, like Konsa, he switched off when it mattered and two simple crosses were converted by Boro. Mepham was booked for a clattering challenge on Hugill in the closing stages. 5

Moses Odubajo - The full-back is growing in confidence with every game. A curling shot from 30 yards following a smart exchange with Neal Maupay brought Brentford their best chance of the first half. 7

Josh McEachran - He was a weak-link defensively today. McEachran has looked better out of possession since Kamohelo Mokotjo’s injury but today Middlesbrough’s forwards bullied him. 5

Nico Yennaris - He retained possession well and occasionally linked up with the forwards but the whole team ultimately missed Romaine Sawyers’ creativity in midfield. 6

Lewis Macleod - Macleod looked a little rusty having missed the last two outings through injury. The midfielder grew into the game a little and became more lively when the Bees went 2-0 down, but his efforts failed to lead to a goal. He was taken off in the 74th minute. 6

Sergi Canos - A quiet performance in comparison to the high standards he has set for himself in recent weeks. He had a great chance to equalise 11 minutes from time but his shot was weak and easily saved by Randolph. 6

Alan Judge - It was a stunning strike. The winger picked up the ball on the left, shifted it onto his right foot and blasted into the bottom corner. Although he definitely lacks pace, Judge has found other ways to create chances and is still a viable option for Thomas Frank. 8

Neal Maupay - He was feeding off scraps today. When the Bees went 2-0 down there was more urgency to feed the Frenchman, and he should have scored when Marcondes found him six yards out. His header went straight at Darren Randolph though. 6

Substitutes:

Emiliano Marcondes - An excellent return to first team action for Marcondes. He played as a number 10 and looked very bright, almost assisting Maupay with a pin-point curling cross on 69 minutes. 7

Josh Dasilva - The 20-year-old nearly endeared himself to Bees fans when a thumping left-footed strike from range was just turned behind by Randolph in the 85th minute. 7

Rico Henry - It was a huge moment for the left-back, who has waited 14 months to get back on the pitch, when he replaced Moses Odubajo with four minutes to play. He had little to do in truth, but still a significant appearance. 6