The Boro head coach has plenty of decisions to make following a shock 1-0 defeat to Luton last time out. Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has picked the starting XI he would choose to face the Tykes – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if you agree:

. LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Marcus Tavernier of Middlesbrough runs with the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Middlesbrough at Craven Cottage on January 17, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)
Middlesbrough midfielder Marcus Tavernier. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: James Chance

. GK: Aynsley Pears
Has started Boro's last 16 league games but could face competition following the arrival of Dejan Stojanovic. | 2019 Getty Images Photo: George Wood

. RWB: Djed Spence
Was recalled to the starting XI against Luton. Will be hoping to rediscover his best form. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Justin Setterfield

. CB: Jonny Howson
Returned to centre-back against Luton. Wasn't his best display but it's a position he's performed well in this season. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey

. CB: Harold Moukoudi
Has shown flashes of potential in his three Boro appearances. Still adjusting to his new side though. | PA Wire Photo: John Walton

1. GK: Aynsley Pears
Has started Boro's last 16 league games but could face competition following the arrival of Dejan Stojanovic. | 2019 Getty Images Photo: George Wood

2. RWB: Djed Spence
Was recalled to the starting XI against Luton. Will be hoping to rediscover his best form. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Justin Setterfield

3. CB: Jonny Howson
Returned to centre-back against Luton. Wasn't his best display but it's a position he's performed well in this season. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey

4. CB: Harold Moukoudi
Has shown flashes of potential in his three Boro appearances. Still adjusting to his new side though. | PA Wire Photo: John Walton