Middlesbrough beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round, progressing to the second round through Will Lankshear’s debut goal. The result ends Wrexham’s cup run at the first hurdle, a contrast with their fourth-round appearance last season, and offers Middlesbrough an encouraging early competitive victory.

The match was goalless at half-time before Lankshear scored acrobatically in the 61st minute. Middlesbrough had chances to extend their lead, with Morgan Whittaker hitting the post late on, while Wrexham struggled to create a convincing equaliser. Wrexham have a friendly against Wigan on Monday before their Championship campaign begins.