Cole scores on first Chelsea start

Middlesbrough 0, Chelsea 2 (full-time)

Young striker Carlton Cole scored on his first senior start to put Chelsea on their way against Middlesbrough.

Boudewijn Zenden made it 2-0 with a deflected shot following a run from his own half.

Cole burst past Queudrue and drove the ball at goal, the ball thumping into Schwarzer’s chest with force.

It was the teenager’s final kick, as he departed to a standing ovation from the Chelsea fans in the 76th minute, replaced by Mario Stanic.

Zola and Stanic both made the net billow near the final whistle, but it was the side-netting in both cases.