Pulis praises determined Boro

Tony Pulis has paid tribute to Middlesbrough’s players for holding their nerve after a narrow 1-0 victory over Stoke earned a play-off spot once again.

Britt Assombalonga’s 14th goal of the season in the second minute was all that was required for Boro to see off a toothless Stoke, who missed a number of chances.

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