Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the starting XI and formation he would play against Rangers – with three changes to the side which lost at Derby last time out – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see how the Teessiders could line-up on Saturday:
1. GK: Aynsley Pears
May not be available after suffering a finger injury. Woodgate said he was '50/50 for the QPR clash. Photo: Frank Reid
2. RWB: Anfernee Dijksteel
Came on following George Saville's red card at Derby and did a decent job. Needs to step up due to Boro's injury crisis. Photo: Getty Images
3. CB: Paddy McNair
Will probably have to be used at centre-back again due to Shotton's injury and Boro's lack of options at the back. Photo: Getty Images
4. CB: Daniel Ayala
Has been a key player this season and has captained the side in George Friend's absence. Photo: Getty Images