Woodgate back in Boro mix

Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate is back in contention for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa after recovering from a hamstring injury.

The England international has missed the club’s last two games, but could return against Villa, while Andrew Taylor (foot), Robert Huth (ankle) and Fabio Rochemback (hamstring) may also be involved.

Midfielder Julio Arca is back in training, but the game could come too soon for him, while striker Mido is still struggling.

Provisional squad: Schwarzer, Turnbull, Young, Taylor, Woodgate, Wheater, Riggott, Pogatetz, Huth, Hines, Cattermole, Rochemback, O’Neil, Boateng, Aliadiere, Downing, Tuncay, Lee, Hutchinson, Craddock.