NEIL Warnock has named three debutants in his starting line-up for this afternoon's season opening game against Fulham.
Joe Lumley, Matt Crooks and Uche Ikpeazu are in from the off at Craven Cottage while Marc Bola passes the fitness test for start the game after suffering from a hernia problem.
Marcus Tavernier is only fit enough to make the bench as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury while Martin Payero and Lee Peltier take their place among the substitutes.
Warnock has named a lot of the trusted members of his squad from last season with Jonny Howson set to wear the captain's armband.
Duncan Watmore could potentially partner Uche Ikpeazu up front with Matt Crooks playing in a number ten role behind the pair.
Fulham have given a place in the starting line-up to former Boro loanee Neeskens Kebano, who spent the second half of the season at the Riverside.
BORO XI (4-3-1-2): Joe Lumley, Anfernee Djiksteel, Grant Hall, Dael Fry, Marc Bola; Paddy McNair, Jonny Howson, Sam Morsy; Duncan Watmore, Matt Crooks, Uche Ikpeazu
Subs: Dejan Stojanovic, Marcus Tavernier, Martin Payero, Lee Peltier, Djed Spence, Isaiah Jones, Josh Coburn
FULHAM XI (4-5-1): Paulo Gazzaniga, Kenny Tete, Tosin Adarabioyo, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson; Josh Onomah, Tyrese Francois, Harry Wilson, Fabio Carvalho, Neeskens Kebano; Aleksander Mitrovic
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