GARETH Southgate has handed reserve keeeper Brad Jones a start in goal as Boro face Championship leaders Wolves in the FA Cup 4th round.
Emanuel Pogatetz has been rested with David Wheater playing alongside Chris Riggott. Matthew Bates makes his third appearance of the season.
Afonso Alves and Tuncay spearhead the Boro attack with Adam Johnson and Stewart Downing tasked to supply the ammunition from the flanks. Downing skippers the side.
Gary O'Neil partners Mohammed Shawky in the middle of the park. Justin Hoyte has recovered from injury and secures himself a place on the bench.
Middlesbrough: Jones,Bates,Wheater,Riggott,Taylor,A Johnson,Shawky,O Neil,Downing,Alves,Tuncay
Subs: Turnbull,Bennett,Hoyte,McMahon,Porritt,Emnes,Craddock
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