O’Neil set to start for Boro

Midfielder Gary O’Neil has recovered from a calf strain and is expected to start for Middlesbrough in their Premier League opener against Tottenham at the Riverside Stadium tomorrow.

O’Neil is likely to play in midfield alongside new signing Didier Digard, while captain Emanuel Pogatetz has also returned to training this week after shaking off a knee niggle and may start in defence.