Aitor Karanka has expressed his delight after watching Middlesbrough come from behind to claim a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

Middlesbrough looked to be heading for a fourth game without a win when Dave Edwards put Wolves ahead in the first half at Molineux, but the hosts produced an impressive response as goals from Diego Fabbrini, Grant Leadbitter and Stewart Downing in the closing stages clinched the win.

"For me the main thing was the spirit that the players have shown on the pitch. In the second half I liked their attitude since the first second," Karanka told reporters.

"At half time, I told them that we were not playing well. In the first half we needed to play calmer and I told them that at half-time because the attitude and intensity was really good.

"If we always play with this spirit we will only lose a few games. I am really pleased because we have rediscovered our intensity and spirit. I am really proud of all of them."

The win moved Karanka's side up to fourth, five points behind leaders Brighton & Hove Albion.