New injury blows for Boro

Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren is facing a fresh injury crisis as he prepares for tomorrow night's vital Barclays Premiership clash with derby rivals Sunderland.

An already lengthy casualty list grew after Saturday’s 1-1 FA Cup fourth-round draw at Coventry where skipper Gareth Southgate and Fabio Rochemback (both ankle) and Lee Cattermole (dead leg) picked up injuries which make them doubtful for the Stadium of Light clash.