Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has congratulated Chuba Akpom, after the striker equaled the club’s 31-year record.
Akpom scored twice in the 5-0 thrashing of Reading at the Riverside on Saturday, to take his tally 21 goals this season.
With 21 goal, Akpom is now the leading scorer in the English Championship.
“It’s a terrific achievement,” saluted Carrick.
“It’s not easy to score that many goals. He’s scored all different type of goals for us since I’ve been here.
“I thought his performance was fantastic. He gets credit for his goals but his performance all-round was terrific.
“And because we have threats in different areas, he ends up getting a bit more space. To score that many goals, hopefully he can carry on and set a new target for himself.”
Middlesbrough are now third with 60 points from 35 matches, four points behind second-placed Sheffield United.
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