Vidmar keen to keep place

Middlesbrough defender Tony Vidmar has warned he is not about to give up his place without a fight after waiting patiently for his chance.

The 33-year-old Australian international, who arrived at the Riverside Stadium at the start of the season knowing he would have to bide his time, has been handed his latest opportunity to impress manager Steve McClaren by Ugo Ehiogu’s misfortune.