Stoke City player ratings as D'Margio Wright-Phillips rescues point vs Middlesbrough

D'Margio Wright-Phillips came off the bench to rescue a point for Stoke City against Middlesbrough.

Jacob Brown scored the opening goal to give Stoke the lead but it was the visitors who dominated possession and managed to go ahead thanks to a close range finish from Duncan Watmore and own goal from Phil Jagielka.

But Boro couldn't find a third and, amid boos and home fans leaving, Stoke were still in the game. Lewis Baker might have levelled himself before he set up Wright-Phillips to nod in and celebrate with somersaults in front of the Boothen End.

Here are the player ratings from the bet365 Stadium.

Excellent point-blank save from Riley McGree in the first half and another couple of smart saves in the second. 7

Big ask up against Ryan Giles as he made his debut the day after joining and couldn’t offer enough going forward. 5

Tackle on Jones set up opener and loopy cross-shot found the top corner only for foul to be given. Hard night against Isaiah Jones. 6

Didn’t hide when Stoke were up against it. Turned into Xherdan Shaqiri quite unexpectedly at one stage down the right wing and cool head in final third was vital for late equaliser. 7

Recalled to side on 40th birthday – and tasked with handling pace of Watmore. Pressured into own goal. 5

Vital block on Isaiah Jones shot at start of second half. Some important defending under the cosh. 6

Blocked McGree shot in second half. Should have buried late chance to equalise when he pounced on rebound. Set up equaliser. 7

Forced lucky save from Steffen. Dangerous at times when he got on the ball in final third even if not everything came off. 6

Worked hard off the ball but didn’t get on it enough. 6

Pace and composure to set up first goal and was a little