Boro 'feel like we've earned' Derby win - Carrick

Michael Carrick was appointed boss at Middlesbrough in October 2022

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick says his side feels like they earned their 1-0 win over Derby County.

Finn Azaz's goal 10 minutes from full-time was enough as Carrick's side recorded back-to-back wins for the first time since November.

It moved Boro up to eighth in the Championship, two points off the play-offs.

"I think it was a tough game," he told BBC Radio Tees.

"I thought we played some good football, especially in the first half, we had some opportunities and they've got as lot to hold on to.

"They made it difficult for us and we had to find a way of getting over the line, which we haven't done enough this season, but it was a good step for us.

"Everyone played their part and it's just as good winning like that as any other way, to win late in and feel like we've earned it, so a good day."