Boateng is new Boro captain

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has handed former team-mate George Boateng his captain's armband for the new season.

Boateng is new Boro captain

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has handed former team-mate George Boateng his captain's armband for the new season.

The 30-year-old Dutchman will lead the side after the new manager’s retirement as a player.

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