"to move within seven points of Championship leaders Coventry City. David Strelec opened the scoring after nine minutes before Alex Gilbert doubled their advantage shortly after the half-hour mark. Gilbert then turned provider for Morgan Whittaker shortly after, while Riley McGree completed the first-half rout in the 44th minute. Joe Gelhardt scored a consolation goal from the penalty spot as Hull fell to their third defeat in four games."
"Hull have been very good. It was a little bit of a surprise our players could be so active early. I have very good players, a big squad. Alex Gilbert was brilliant in midfield. It makes me very happy. They have so much quality. The players want to learn, they are trying to solve things, they are top quality, it's been easy for me thanks to them."
Middlesbrough beat Hull City 4-1 at the MKM Stadium, scoring all four goals in the first half to move within seven points of Championship leaders Coventry City. David Strelec opened after nine minutes, Alex Gilbert doubled the advantage shortly after the half-hour mark, Gilbert assisted Morgan Whittaker, and Riley McGree completed the first-half rout in the 44th minute. Joe Gelhardt converted a penalty as a consolation for Hull. Kim Hellberg became the first Boro boss since 1994 to win his first two games, praised the players' attitude and quality, singled out Gilbert and said the squad will keep improving.
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