Goals from Marcus Tavernier and Junior Kroupi spoiled the Nottingham Forest manager’s first domestic match in charge.
Steve Bruce insisted his side's performance at Middlesbrough was 'night and day' compared to their weekend display against Luton - but bemoaned two defensive mistakes that saw them slip to a fifth defeat in six games.
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