Boro arrived late at The Den prior to the game against Millwall (Image: PA)
KICK-OFF in Middlesbrough's game at Millwall has been delayed by 15 minutes after Boro were late to arrive at The Den because of local traffic issues.
Boro's players are now in the stadium but after not arriving until 2.20pm, it was agreed by both sides to delay kick-off until 3.15pm.
The closure of Blackwall Tunnel caused the congestion.
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Boro are facing a Millwall side unbeaten in their last five games, but Michael Carrick's men are buoyed by two fine cup displays in the last week.
Luke Ayling and Finn Azaz are both in the starting XI and make their full debuts, but Carrick has been dealt a fresh striker blow with Josh Coburn missing out. Emmanuel Latte Lath is also absent.
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