Schwarzer on bench

Middlesbrough keeper Mark Schwarzer will have to make do with a seat on the bench for tomorrow’s FA Cup third round trip to Nunueaton after handing in a transfer request.

Middlesbrough keeper Mark Schwarzer will have to make do with a seat on the bench for tomorrow’s FA Cup third round trip to Nuneaton after handing in a transfer request.

Fellow Australian Brad Jones will deputise as McClaren attempts to deal with the latest distraction on top of a mounting injury crisis.