Downing Happy With Boro

Last updated : 30 November 2008 By Sam
The England international winger has once again been linked with a move away from Boro come the January transfer window but Downing has played down these rumours.

"I signed a long-term deal last season," he has said.

"My only aim is to try to get into Europe with Middlesbrough.

"There is always going to be speculation about players and clubs, not only me. You have just got to black it out.

"If you concentrate on what the press are saying your form might dip.

"I will only concentrate on playing well for Middlesbrough."