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THE Tees-Tyne bragging right were shared in a pulsating derby at the Riverside that did more to enhance Newcastle's promotion hopes than it did to assist Middlesbrough's dreams of making the play-offs.

England Under-21 striker Andy Carroll salvaged a point for Newcastle United with a late equaliser to keep the Tyneside club on course for automatic promotion at the Riverside.

Match report of this afternoon's home draw in the clash against Newcastle United

Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for this afternoon's fixture at home to Newcastle United.

DEBATE may rage about the claims of a Middlesbrough versus Newcastle contest to be labelled a derby match but Boro boast a host of characters who've survived the fiercest local rivalry in world football Celtic versus Rangers.

BEING surrounded by familiar faces from Celtic has helped Barry Robson make Middlesbrough his new home from home, but there is one thing missing from his life on Teesside meat.

Match Preview- MIDDLESBROUGH vs NEWCASTLE.

Middlesbrough v Newcastle.