Boro dropped into the relegation zone over the weekend following Sunday’s 1-0 defeat by QPR and now have five games left to try and beat the drop. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the starting XI he would choose to face The Lions – scroll down and flick through the pages to see if you agree:
9. RW: Patrick Roberts
Looked the most likely Boro player to create something against QPR, yet the Teessiders can't just rely on his attacking abilities. Photo: Alex Davidson
10. LW: Marcus Tavernier
Made an immediate impact off the bench at Stoke. Pushing for his first start under Warnock. Photo: George Wood
11. ST: Ashley Fletcher
Boro's top scorer with 11 this season. Warnock needs the striker to hit form for the final five games of the season. Photo: Alex Livesey