Britt Assombalonga battles with Bristol City's Korey Smith for possession.Britt Assombalonga battles with Bristol City's Korey Smith for possession.
Britt Assombalonga battles with Bristol City's Korey Smith for possession.

The Middlesbrough starting XI Neil Warnock could name to face Reading - with ONE change from Bristol City defeat

Middlesbrough have three games left this season, staring with Tuesday’s trip to Reading, but who will start for the Teessiders at the Madejski Stadium?
By Joe Nicholson
Published 13th Jul 2020, 16:45 BST
Updated 14th Jul 2020, 08:12 BST

Neil Warnock’s side are still just two points above the relegation zone and will be hoping to bounce back following Saturday's 3-1 defeat by Bristol City. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the side he would choose to face the Royals – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if you agree:

Has been Boro's first-choice stopper since the restart.

1. GK: Dejan Stojanovic

Has been Boro's first-choice stopper since the restart. Photo: JPI Media

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Received some high praise from Warnock last week and is suited to the right wing-back role.

2. RWB: Djed Spence

Received some high praise from Warnock last week and is suited to the right wing-back role. Photo: Justin Setterfield

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Was excellent at Millwall and caused problems with his long throw-ins against Bristol City.

3. CB: Ryan Shotton

Was excellent at Millwall and caused problems with his long throw-ins against Bristol City. Photo: Getty Images

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Had a difficult afternoon against Bristol City but had shown signs of improvement under Warnock. Boro's only natural centre-back now Harold Moukoudi has departed.

4. CB: Dael Fry

Had a difficult afternoon against Bristol City but had shown signs of improvement under Warnock. Boro's only natural centre-back now Harold Moukoudi has departed. Photo: Alex Davidson

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