Carrick endures a miserable return to the dugout as Boro are beaten

Championship round-up: Ireland midfielder Sammie Szmodics grabs only goal as Blackburn see off Hull 1-0

MATCH-WINNER: Blackburn Rovers' Sammie Szmodics tries to lift the fans during the Sky Bet Championship match at the MKM Stadium, Kingston upon Hull. Pic: Ian Hodgson/PA Wire.

Michael Carrick suffered a miserable start to life as Middlesbrough manager with a 2-1 Sky Bet Championship defeat at Preston.

Chuba Akpom gave former England and Manchester United star Carrick a dream start with a close-range header after eight minutes.