Edwards savours 'proud' first win as Boro boss

Rob Edwards replaced Michael Carrick as Middlesbrough boss in June

Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards savoured a 'proud' first competitive game in charge.

He watched his team beat Swansea City at the Riverside to get their Championship campaign off to an ideal start.

"I loved it." he said. "Really good day for us. [There was] a lot of emotion pouring out at the end because it was a really proud moment for me.

"You are head coach of Middlesbrough Football Club, my family were all there - it was a big moment for all of us and it couldn't have gone any better."

Dael Fry's goal was the difference and Edwards was thrilled by how his side performed.

"We would all love it to be 4-0 but the reality is the Championship is tough and a lot of games are going to be fine margins," said the ex-Luton boss.

"But we came out the right side of it. What I would say on that is that second half, Sol [Brynn] has not had a shot to save.

"I thought we were comfortable even when they had the ball. In and out of possession, I thought we controlled the game, so [the win is] thoroughly deserved."