Teenage substitute Josh Coburn scored the winning purpose in further time for Middlesbrough, which knocked out Tottenham Hotspur within the FA Cup. Get much more data about Teenage Josh Coburn scored
“I’m speechless! In front of the Riverside Stadium, it cannot get far better than that against a Premier League team,” the 19-year-old told BBC Sport.
“I hit it as difficult as I could and fortunately it went in. Just incredible. I can not put it into words.
“All the lads are buzzing. The fans are receiving behind the players too.
Hopefully, we are able to continue it and get a different massive group within the next round.”
Former Boro defender and manager Jonathan Woodgate praised the youngster, who joined the club 3 years ago right after becoming released by Sunderland.
“It can be a special moment for Josh,” he said. “Every single player was amazing and they deserved to win.”
It is actually Middlesbrough’s second Premier League scalp within a row, having beaten Manchester United on penalties at Old Trafford to attain this stage.
“The supporters gave us the power to make a major efficiency,” stated boss Chris Wilder.
“We are delighted be inside the next round, I'd love it to be a home tie. An awesome reward for everybody who has followed this club.
“We would like to make memories. We had one at Old Trafford and I believe we've had one in our own stadium, which can be brilliant.”
Middlesbrough have now knocked Manchester United and Tottenham out in the FA Cup
Middlesbrough captain Jonny Howson made a man-of-the-match efficiency plus the veteran midfielder said afterward this was a different victory to impress his young son.
“We knew it was going to become difficult physically and they have world-class players who can move the ball about and make you work tough,” mentioned the 33-year-old.
“Beating Manchester United gave us self-assurance - take pleasure in it, give it a right great go and see what takes place. If they turned us over with high quality you could hold your hands up but we applied ourselves ideal. You see what takes place in this competition and we have another upset.
“Moments like this do not come around normally so you need to delight in it when they do.
“My little lad Harry has got into football recently. I was playing against Cristiano Ronaldo and he stated you’ll by no means beat Ronaldo’s group. Now Harry Kane too, so I can inform him we have beaten them as well.”