The visitors are bound to make plenty of changes following Tuesday night’s shock Carabao Cup exit. Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has picked the starting XI he would choose to face Rovers. Scroll down and flick through our gallery to see if you agree with his choices.
1. GK: Darren Randolph
Boro's No 1 between the sticks. Photo: FRANK REID
2. RB: Jonny Howson
Has looked a solid option at right-back in Boro's first two Championship games. New signing Anfernee Dijksteel didn't do enough to displace him on Tuesday night. Photo: FRANK REID
3. CB: Ryan Shotton
Hasn't looked totally convincing at the heart of defence. Needs a solid performance to keep his place in the side. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Daniel Ayala
Made a costly mistake against Brentford last week but is often a commanding figure at centre-back. Photo: Frank Reid