Southgate left living on a prayer

MIDDLESBROUGH have reached the stage where only miracles can save them.

This costly draw allowed two precious Premier League points to slip from their grasp, leaving them marooned inside the relegation zone with just five games remaining.

Significantly, their next two fixtures are a trip to Champions League semi-finalists Arsenal and then a home game against leaders Manchester United, two games in which they will be given little chance of boosting their points tally of 31 by most onlookers.