Xavier, Arca back for Boro

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has received a double fitness boost ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Tottenham.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has received a double fitness boost ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Tottenham.

Defender Abel Xavier (back) and midfielder Julio Arca (groin) have both returned to training and are in contention, leaving their manager with no major absentees.

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