A goal by Onel Hernandez gave Norwich a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough and took them a step closer to the Premier League on Saturday, opening up a seven-point gap to third-placed Sheffield United.
The Cuban-born German winger struck in the 54th minute, denting Middlesbrough’s hopes of returning to the play-off places.
The Canaries’ seventh successive victory sees them move five points clear of Leeds – who occupy the second and last automatic promotion spot.
“Seven points ahead (of third place) is a good situation at this point of the season,” Norwich captain Christoph Zimmermann told Sky Sports.
