Hayden Hackney and Middlesbrough punish Cole Palmer's wasteful night

The England international, who had earlier been denied by Boro keeper Tom Glover, passed up three opportunities either side of Hackney's 37th-minute strike, which ensured Michael Carrick's men will head for Stamford Bridge in a fortnight's time with a 1-0 lead.

HAPPY HAYDEN: Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney celebrates.

Carabao Cup semi-final, first leg

Middlesbrough 1 Chelsea 0