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Article: Football: BORO YAK ON TRACK; The FA CUP McClaren's rejuvenated side are on the up and up.(Sport)
- Article from:
- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- February 20, 2006
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Byline: By SIMON BIRD
Preston 0
M Boro 2
AIYEGBENI Yakubu kicked off his Boro career promising to become the best striker in the world and match Thierry Henry with his goal output.
It seemed a fanciful boast for the youngster back in July, but 18 goals for a Boro side that has struggled this season, and Henry's claim to be the Premiership's top hotshot is under challenge.
The Nigerian clinched Boro's fourth straight win in a fortnight that has seen Steve McClaren's men go from crisis club to challengers in the FA and UEFA Cups.
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