Will be hoping to keep his first clean sheet since New Year's Day after six Championship games without a shutout.Will be hoping to keep his first clean sheet since New Year's Day after six Championship games without a shutout.
Will be hoping to keep his first clean sheet since New Year's Day after six Championship games without a shutout.

The Middlesbrough starting XI which could face Luton - with TWO changes from Wigan draw

Middlesbrough will welcome Luton Town to the Riverside Stadium this afternoon – but who will start for Jonathan Woodgate’s side against the Hatters?
By Joe Nicholson
Published 15th Feb 2020, 07:00 BST
Updated 15th Feb 2020, 07:14 BST

Boro will be hoping for a better result than Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with 10-man Wigan Athletic – a result which stretched the Teessiders’ winless run to six Championship games. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the starting XI he would play against Luton – scroll down and flick though our picture gallery to see if you agree:

Unfortunate to score an own goal at Wigan. Has impressed in his first two appearances for the Teessiders.

1. CB: Harold Moukoudi

Unfortunate to score an own goal at Wigan. Has impressed in his first two appearances for the Teessiders. Photo: Julian Finney

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Can get forward in a back four or back three from left-back.

2. LB: Hayden Coulson

Can get forward in a back four or back three from left-back. Photo: Alex Davidson

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Has become a key member of the starting XI in recent weeks. Most of his best performances have come with a midfield partner alongside him.

3. CM: George Saville

Has become a key member of the starting XI in recent weeks. Most of his best performances have come with a midfield partner alongside him. Photo: James Chance

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Boro looked vulnerable in wide areas at Wigan and Tavernier could provide more balance in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

4. LW: Marcus Tavernier

Boro looked vulnerable in wide areas at Wigan and Tavernier could provide more balance in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Photo: Justin Setterfield

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