McClaren waits on Schwarzer

Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren will make a late check on goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer before deciding whether or not to include him in the squad for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership match with West Brom.

The Australian international has missed the last two games with a shoulder injury sustained while playing for his country and compatriot Brad Jones has deputised in his absence, and was superb in last night’s goalless UEFA Cup draw with AZ Alkmaar in Holland.