MIDDLESBROUGH have announced two friendlies as they prepare for their seventh consecutive season in the Championship.
Aitor Karanka's side will play its first game since the play-off defeat to Norwich City when they travel to York City on July 11, before visiting Doncaster Rovers on July 25.
Boro are also set to host a pre-season friendly at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday, August 1.
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