Youngsters to get chance

The Boro boss is likely to rest a number of his senior pro's, including Alen Boksic, Gareth Southgate and George Boateng, who have just returned from injury.

He has added several young hopefuls to his squad, Jason Gavin, Stuart Parnaby, Luke Wilkshire and carlos Marinelli could figure from the start, while Brian Close, Andy Davies and Craig Dove could also take some part in the proceedings.