Before football was suspended, the Teessiders were managing several injury setbacks, yet it seems head coach Jonathan Woodgate will have a full squad to choose from if the campaign restarts. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked what he thinks is Boro’s strongest starting XI in a 4-2-3-1 formation – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if you agree.
9. CAM: Marcus Tavernier
Another young player who recently signed a new deal. Tavernier has started 20 of Boro's last 21 games and can operate through the middle or out wide. Photo: Justin Setterfield
10. ST: Ashley Fletcher
A versatile forward who can play through the middle or move out wide if the side need to tweak their formation. Photo: Jan Kruger
11. ST: Britt Assombalonga
Available again after over a month out with an ankle injury. Has been Boro's top scorer in the past two seasons. Photo: Richard Sellers
12. Sub: Dejan Stojanovic
Signed following Randolph's departure to West Ham. Will have to compete with Pears for the No 1 jersey. Photo: Mario Carlini / Iguana Press