Middlesbrough go second after win over Bolton


Soccer Football - Championship - Middlesbrough v Bolton Wanderers - Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, Britain - September 19, 2018 Bolton Wanderers' Pawel Olkowski shakes hands with a ball boy after they previously clashed Action Images/Craig Brough

LONDON (Reuters) - Middlesbrough moved second in the English Championship as they eased to a 2-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday.

George Saville capitalised on a defensive mix-up to put Tony Pulis's side in front and Britt Assombalonga sealed victory in stoppage time as Boro cut Leeds United's lead to one point.

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