Speaking ahead of the game, Boro boss Neil Warnock, detailed the squad's current injury concerns, and claimed: “I think both Fletcher and Tav are going to be training. Hopefully if not tomorrow then Saturday they could be available before the international break.”
“He’s (Darnell Fisher) done really, really well and hasn’t really put a foot wrong “He’s just got an Achilles tendon problem so I didn’t want to rush him back and then lose him, especially now (Anfernee) Dijksteel is out for the season.
“We’ll see how they are today because Djed (Spence) picked up a bit of a knock on Saturday so we’ll just have to see this afternoon when they are all in.”
The last time Boro faced the Lilywhites, back in December, they were hammered 3-0 at Deepdale, and Warnock's side will be out for revenge as they look to improve considerably on the previous performance.
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“We’ll see how they are today because Djed (Spence) picked up a bit of a knock on Saturday so we’ll just have to see this afternoon when they are all in.”
5. Rams boss ready to take game to Bees
Derby County boss Wayne Rooney has insisted his side won't just sit back and look to hit Brentford on the counter in their clash this evening, and backed his side to impress on the ball against the promotion-chasing Bees. (Club website) Photo: Alex Pantling
6. Kabasele set for Belgium recall
Watford defender Christian Kabasele looks set for a recall to international duty this month, after apparently impressive Belgium boss Roberto Martinez with his recent form. He's got two senior caps for his country in his career thus far. (Sport Witness) Photo: Richard Heathcote
7. Appleton linked with WBA job
Ex-Preston North End player Michael Appleton has been tipped to succeed Sam Allardyce at West Brom in the summer, should the Baggies succumb to relegation. Appleton is currently at the helm of League One high-flyers Lincoln City. (Football Insider) Photo: Pete Norton
8. Rams target set for exit
Derby County-linked defender Phil Jones looks almost certain to leave Manchester United this summer, along with the likes of Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard as the Red Devils look to fund a summer spending spree. (Metro) Photo: Alex Livesey