Another chapter in Wing fairytale

Birmingham 1 Middlesbro 2 Bristol City 2 Bolton 1

THE rise and rise of Lewis Wing continues to provide the plot line for a footballing fairy story.

From non-League Shildon to football’s second tier in 18 months, the Boro midfielder (right) is making it look easy.

In the latest chapter, a first Championship goal and an assist for Britt Assombalonga’s late winner to spoil Birmingham’s second-half comeback. Boro boss Tony Pulis said: “Lewis has been a LEE JOHNSON saw the dramatic impact of his substitutes as a sign that City are ready to maintain their challenge.

The head coach sent on Matty Taylor and Kasey Palmer after struggling Bolton had taken a 58th-minute lead through Will Buckley’s header.

Within five minutes Taylor and debutant Palmer had netted goals to turn the match. Johnson said: “The strength of our bench is a big difference.”