Ferguson leaves heroics to MacAllister as five-star Brighton cruise through

Ireland teenager notches first FA Cup start but it's his World Cup-winning teammate who does the business as Middlesbrough wilt

GOOD TO BE BACK: Brighton and Hove Albion's Alexis Mac Allister (right) celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup third round match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

Middlesbrough 1 Brighton 5 

EVAN Ferguson left it to Alexis MacAllister to grab the glory as Brighton ruthlessly showed Middlesbrough the gulf in class they must bridge if they are to fulfil their aim of coming up against Premier League opposition on a regular basis.