Middlesbrough striker Britt Assombalonga has recovered from an ankle injury.Middlesbrough striker Britt Assombalonga has recovered from an ankle injury.
Middlesbrough striker Britt Assombalonga has recovered from an ankle injury.

The Middlesbrough side which could start against Blackburn Rovers - with THREE changes from Birmingham draw

Middlesbrough are preparing to face Blackburn Rovers this afternoon – but who will start for Jonathan Woodgate’s side at the Riverside Stadium?
By Joe Nicholson
Published 1st Feb 2020, 08:00 BST
Updated 1st Feb 2020, 08:27 BST

The Boro boss still has a couple of injury concerns ahead of the match but could welcome back striker Britt Assombalonga to his starting XI. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the side he would start against Rovers – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if you agree with his selections:

The 21-year-old has started Boro's last 12 games between the sticks.

1. GK: Aynsley Pears

The 21-year-old has started Boro's last 12 games between the sticks. Photo: George Wood

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Has become a key player this season, excelling in the right wing-back role.

2. RWB: Djed Spence

Has become a key player this season, excelling in the right wing-back role. Photo: Justin Setterfield

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Boro's makeshift centre-half has captained the side in recent weeks with George Friend and Daniel Ayala out injured.

3. CB: Jonny Howson

Boro's makeshift centre-half has captained the side in recent weeks with George Friend and Daniel Ayala out injured. Photo: Alex Livesey

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May have to play one more game at centre-back with new signing Harold Moukoudi unavailable.

4. CB: Paddy McNair

May have to play one more game at centre-back with new signing Harold Moukoudi unavailable. Photo: Alex Davidson

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