BBC Sport
Two-goal Ellis Simms says Coventry City’s thrilling 4-2 win at automatic promotion rivals Middlesbrough was a “statement” victory after the Sky Blues moved 10 points clear at the top of the Championship.
Frank Lampard’s side continued their scintillating form with a performance at the Riverside Stadium that showed character and determination alongside their usual potency up front as they sealed their 12th win in 17 games so far.
Simms’ stunning curler into the top corner from the edge of the box put City ahead on 10 minutes before Liam Kitching made it 2-0 four minutes later.
But Boro, who were second in the table before kick-off and defending their unbeaten home record, fought back to…
