For a bit of international break fun, we've simulated the game five years into the future, and had a look at how Middlesbrough shape up ahead of the 2024/25 season. Click and scroll through the gallery to see how FM20 thinks the Boro's starting XI, substitutes, and manager will look in the future.
13. Sub: Tom Lawrence
Joining on a free transfer from Derby County, he's worth a meaty £12.5m. He's on the bench here, but by the looks of things he gets plenty of game time.. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Photo: Nathan Stirk
14. Sub: Federico Ermacora
In from Watford after failing to cut the mustard at Udinese, the former Italy U21 international look to have found his feet at Middlesbrough. . (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Photo: Gabriele Maltinti