Savage success and statement win for Boro – Sam Parkin’s EFL Takeaways

Pundit Sam Parkin analyzed the weekend's EFL action, highlighting Robbie Savage's winning debut as Peterborough United manager alongside a key victory for Middlesbrough. Savage guided Peterborough to a 3-1 away win against Leicester City at King Power Stadium. Meanwhile, Kim Hellberg's Middlesbrough side moved into the Championship's top two positions after securing a narrow home victory over Wolves.

Parkin noted that striker Will Lankshear addresses Middlesbrough's goalscoring needs, while Chris Davies successfully shifted Birmingham City's tactical style to defeat West Bromwich Albion. In other action, Graham Alexander's Preston North End tenure began with defeat against Millwall, and Peter Cklamovski's Salford City moved top of League Two following a 2-0 win over Cheltenham Town.