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.
5. LB: George Friend
With Hayden Coulson a doubt for the fixture, Friend's return has come at just the right time. Photo: Tony Marshall
6. CDM: Adam Clayton
Struggled against Crewe in midweek but still looks like Boro's best option in the holding midfield role. Photo: Frank Reid
7. CM: Lewis Wing
Has been given more licence to get forward and express himself in Woodgate's preferred 4-3-3 system. Photo: FRANK REID
8. CM: Paddy McNair
Has looked far more influential in central midfield in the last few games. Photo: Getty Images