The Teessiders made a winning start to the season against Shrewsbury in the Carabao Cup first round last week, winning 4-3 at the Riverside Stadium.
Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the side he would play against The Hornets – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if you agree:
5. Djed Spence -
A Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Marvin Johnson -
A Photo: Alex Livesey
7. CM: Jonny Howson
Moved back to his natural central midfield role under Warnock last season and looks set to be Boro's linchpin in the engine room. Photo: Clive Brunskill
8. CM: George Saville
Missed the Shrewsbury while he was away on international duty. Impressed under Warnock at the end of last season. Photo: James Chance