The Teessiders were held to a goalless draw at Blackburn on Tuesday, a result which extended Boro’s unbeaten run to nine games.
Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has picked the side he would start at the Brentford Community Stadium – scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see if you agree:
9. LW: Hayden Coulson
Starting to look back to his best and has lined up well with Bola in Boro's last two matches. Photo: Clive Brunskill
10. CAM: Marcus Tavernier
Caused problems in a central position against Blackburn. Photo: Getty Images
11. ST: Chuba Akpom
Has started the last two games on the bench but has looked sharp when he's come on. Photo: Alex Pantling