Middlesbrough Draw 2-2 With Rangers in Preseason Friendly at Ibrox

Middlesbrough drew 2-2 with Rangers in a promising pre-season friendly at Ibrox, despite squandering a two-goal lead. Goals from set-pieces by Neto Borges and Dael Fry highlighted Boro's aerial strength, with Fry also providing an assist and commanding the defense effectively under new head coach Rob Edwards. Rangers mounted a comeback after introducing first-team players, with goals from Danilo Pereira and Findlay Curtis leveling the match. Several Middlesbrough players impressed, including Aidan Morris for his work rate and Law McCabe stepping up seamlessly amid injuries, while captain Dael Fry contributed both defensively and offensively. The match showed significant improvements from Boro's earlier outings, with Edwards focusing on preparing the team for the upcoming season despite some setbacks such as injuries to key players. Overall, the game provided encouraging signs for Middlesbrough's readiness despite the draw.