The Teessiders were held to a goalless draw at Blackburn on Tuesday, a result which extended Boro’s unbeaten run to nine games.
Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has picked the side he would start at the Brentford Community Stadium – scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see if you agree:
1. GK: Marcus Bettinelli
Has kept five clean sheets in Boro's last six games. Photo: Alex Pantling
2. RB: Anfernee Dijksteel
Has played on the right of a back four in Boro's last two games and been excellent. Photo: Getty Images
3. CB: Dael Fry
Returned to the starting XI at Blackburn after recovering from a stomach bug. Photo: PA
4. CB: Paddy McNair
Continues to look comfortable in defence while his set-pieces are always a threat. Photo: Getty Images