Boro can rise to Lazio challenge

MIDDLESBROUGH manager Steve McClaren believes his side can tonight make a mockery of Lazio’s tag as UEFA Cup favourites.

Boro can rise to Lazio challenge

In terms of European pedigree, the two clubs are poles apart this is Middlesbrough's debut European campaign while Lazio are previous tournament winners and have Champions League experience in recent seasons.

Yet McClaren feels, such is the progress Middlesbrough have made, his players expect to emerge triumphant from the second of their four Group E games as they seek a place in the last 32 of the UEFA Cup.

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