In an unusual move, Mick McCarthy has named his Ireland team more than 24 hours ahead of kick off in tomorrow night's friendly against New Zealand at the Aviva.

Keane will continue his duties with the Republic of Ireland as assistant to Mick McCarthy.

Ireland's record goalscorer and striker would be able to continue to work under Mick McCarthy if he took the role.

Rudy Gestede and Martin Braithwaite scored in the first half as Middlesbrough dumped dismal north-east rivals Sunderland out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win at the Riverside Stadium.

Liverpool 3 Middlesbrough 0: When the two minutes of injury-time were up, Jurgen Klopp stood slowly, grinned, hugged every man on the Liverpool bench, and then went and casually but earnestly shook the hand of Steve Agnew, the Middlesbrough caretaker manager.

Liverpool 3, Middlesbrough 0: Liverpool secured a return to the Champions League after overcoming some early nerves in their final-day decider to beat already-relegated Middlesbrough 3-0.

Chris Hatherall ranks the clubs ahead of the final day of the Premier League season.

Middlesbrough 2 Manchester City 2: Middlesbrough interim boss Steve Agnew criticised the controversial penalty decision against Manchester City which left his side’s Premier League survival hopes hanging by a thread.

Swansea and Middlesbrough shared a goalless draw at the Liberty Stadium which does little to alleviate their respective Premier League relegation worries.

Middlesbrough 1, West Brom 1: Middlesbrough's winless run in the Premier League continued although they claimed what could be a crucial point in their fight for survival with a 1-1 draw against West Brom at a wet and windy Riverside.

Watford were held to a goalless draw by Middlesbrough on an emotionally-charged afternoon at Vicarage Road following the recent death of Graham Taylor.

Skipper Grant Leadbitter struck for the second time in three games as 10-man Middlesbrough eased past Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 and into the FA Cup fourth round.

Sofiane Boufal's first Premier League goal was one to remember as his stunning 25-yard strike sealed Southampton a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough today.

Boro made hard work of claiming a crucial Premier League win over their relegation rivals.

Chelsea have not conceded in 590 minutes and lead Liverpool and Manchester City by a point.

Manchester City 1 Middlesbrough 1

Jose Holebas' piledriver condemned Middlesbrough to a fourth defeat in five Premier League outings as Watford snatched a 1-0 victory they scarcely deserved.

Chambers was dropped following Arsenal's 4-3 defeat by Liverpool.

West Brom and Middlesbrough laboured to a wretched 0-0 draw at The Hawthorns as the Baggies' need for reinforcements grew.

Cristhian Stuani handed Aitor Karanka his first Premier League victory as Middlesbrough claimed the Wear-Tees derby honours at Sunderland this afternoon.

Cristhian Stuani's early strike paved the way for Middlesbrough to win the so-called richest match in football and confirm their glorious return to the Barclays Premier League after a seven-year absence.

Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka has resumed his duties at the Sky Bet Championship club.

Middlesbrough have announced the signing of Scotland striker Jordan Rhodes from Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee.

Boro back top after gritty win over Wednesday

Deulofeu turned in a master-class to send Everton into the Capital One Cup semi-finals.

Daley Blind twice survived own-goal scares before United eventually lost on penalties.

Norwich 2 Middlesbrough 0: Manager Alex Neil refused to get carried away after guiding Norwich back into the Premier League and securing a £130 million (€183 million) promotion jackpot with a 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough at Wembley which continued his own meteoric rise in the dugout.

Norwich claimed an instant return to the Barclays Premier League as a lightning start helped them record a 2-0 Sky Bet Championship play-off final victory against Middlesbrough at Wembley.

Officials at Wembley Stadium have apologised for getting one of the Championship play-off teams wrong on the tickets.