Southgate grateful for Johnson loan

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is hoping he will reap the rewards of Adam Johnson’s adventure at Watford.

The 20-year-old midfielder was recalled from his loan spell at Vicarage Road last month after impressing for Aidy Boothroyd’s side and was thrown straight into the starting line-up for the Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa.