Boro to ignore controversy and appoint Southgate

Middlesbrough will plunge themselves into controversy tomorrow when they unveil Gareth Southgate as their new manager.

The Teessiders have called a press conference at the Riverside Stadium for 2pm “regarding England-bound Steve McClaren’s successor as Middlesbrough manager” at which it is understood they will confirm the 35-year-old’s appointment even though he does not have the necessary UEFA Pro Licence.