Birmingham boss Steve Bruce handed Dwight Yorke a debut following his deadline-day move from Blackburn as he went for broke in attempting to end a 14-match unbeaten run away from home.

Middlesbrough midfielder Mark Wilson is back in contention for a place in the side to face Fulham on Sunday after shaking off a back injury.

Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren has only sore muscles and bumps and bruises to concern him as he prepares for the Premiership trip to Aston Villa.