The Teessiders climbed to fifth in the Championship after a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday and have now gone eight games unbeaten.
Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the side he would start at Ewood Park – scroll down and flick through the pages to see if you agree:
1. GK: Marcus Bettinelli
Has kept four clean sheets in Boro's last five games. Photo: Alex Pantling
2. RB: Anfernee Dijksteel
Continues to impress in defence, whether he's playing in a back three or at right-back. Photo: Richard Heathcote
3. CB: Paddy McNair
Warnock said last week the Northern Ireland international is the best player in the Championship on current form. Photo: Getty Images
4. CB: Nathan Wood
Was excellent on his first Championship start against Nottingham Forest last time out. Photo: PA