Coventry City 2-0 Middlesbrough: Jack Rudoni double secures Sky Blues a play-off spot

Boro have been hunting a play-off spot all season, but a goalless draw at home to Norwich City last Saturday had seen their play-off chances slip out of their own hands.

But their results since the turn of the year leading into this game had brought just 27 points from 21 games.

Carrick added six players in the transfer window but they have struggled to replace the goals of Emmanuel Latte Lath who went to the MLS, while on-loan Liverpool teenager Ben Doak, so impressive before Christmas, has not played since January due to injury.

They had ittle option but to attack after the break and Azaz would have equalised but for a superb block from Wilson.

And the goalkeeper had to be alert to save two more Azaz efforts, yet substitute Delano Burgzorg wasted their best chance as he blazed over inside the area.

Home substitute Brandon Thomas-Asante crashed one against the post before Whittaker did likewise at the other end.

But Rudoni settled any nerves three minutes from time, sweeping past Mark Travers to round off a counter attack.

With six goals in his last 10 games, the 23-year-old has been a driving force in giving his side the end-of-season chance to book a Premier League spot.

While Coventry contemplate what may happen in the next three weeks, Boro will have to reflect on a season that has fizzled out.