Middlesbrough midfielder Marcus Tavernier.Middlesbrough midfielder Marcus Tavernier.
Middlesbrough midfielder Marcus Tavernier.

Joe Nicholson's starting XI to face Fulham - with FIVE changes from Tottenham defeat

Middlesbrough are preparing for their Championship meeting with Fulham at Craven Cottage – but who will start for Jonathan Woodgate’s side?
By Joe Nicholson
Published 17th Jan 2020, 11:45 BST
Updated 17th Jan 2020, 11:56 BST

The Boro boss is expected to make changes following Tuesday’s FA Cup defeat at Tottenham, with the Teessiders hoping to extend their five-match unbeaten run in the Championship. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the side he would choose to face Fulham – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see his selections:

Expected to return to the starting XI after missing the cup game at Tottenham.

1. GK: Aynsley Pears

Expected to return to the starting XI after missing the cup game at Tottenham. Photo: George Wood

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Has started Boro's last seven games in all competitions and continues to impress in the right wing-back role.

2. RWB: Djed Spence

Has started Boro's last seven games in all competitions and continues to impress in the right wing-back role. Photo: Justin Setterfield

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Injuries have forced Woodgate to use Howson at centre-back but the 31-year-old has performed excellently.

3. CB: Jonny Howson

Injuries have forced Woodgate to use Howson at centre-back but the 31-year-old has performed excellently. Photo: Alex Livesey

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Another midfielder who has played at the back in recent weeks and performed well.

4. CB: Paddy McNair

Another midfielder who has played at the back in recent weeks and performed well. Photo: Getty Images

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