The Middlesbrough starting XI which will face Preston - with TWO changes from Stoke City defeat

Neil Warnock has made two changes to his Middlesbrough side for tonight’s trip to Preston.

By Joe Nicholson

Published 9th Dec 2020, 18:11 BST

Updated 9th Dec 2020, 18:23 BST

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.

Warnock has recalled captain Britt Assombalonga to his side after starting the striker on the bench for two consecutive games.

Scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see who will start for Boro at Deepdale tonight:

1. GK: Marcus Bettinelli

Made some good saves after the opener at Stoke. Photo: Alex Pantling

Started on the right of a back four at Stoke with Anfernee Dijksteel still sidelined. Photo: Getty Images

Has played every minute of every league game this season. Photo: Alex Pantling

Has become Boro's first-choice centre-back this season. Photo: PA