Boro were beaten 1-0 at Stoke on Saturday after defender Nathan Collins headed home the only goal of the game at the Bet365 Stadium.
Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has picked the side he would start at Preston - scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see if you agree:
. GK: Marcus Bettinelli
Made some good saves after the opener at Stoke. Photo: Alex Pantling
. RB: Djed Spence
Started on the right of a back four at Stoke with Anfernee Dijksteel still sidelined. Photo: Getty Images
. CB: Paddy McNair
Has played every minute of every league game this season. Photo: Alex Pantling
1. GK: Marcus Bettinelli
Made some good saves after the opener at Stoke. Photo: Alex Pantling
2. RB: Djed Spence
Started on the right of a back four at Stoke with Anfernee Dijksteel still sidelined. Photo: Getty Images
3. CB: Paddy McNair
Has played every minute of every league game this season. Photo: Alex Pantling
