Viduka finishes with double blast

MARK VIDUKA capped what could prove to be his Middlesbrough swansong with a clinically-taken double as the Teessiders eased past Fulham.

The 31-year-old Australian, whose contract expires at the end of next month, fired his side ahead on 34 minutes and claimed his 19th goal of the season within a minute of the restart.

Manager Gareth Southgate, however, has not given up hope of extending his contract. Had it not been for a fine save from Antti Niemi, Viduka would have collected a hat-trick and become the first Boro striker to score 20 goals in a season since Fabrizio Ravanelli a decade ago.