Gareth Southgate: "The only time I have spoken to Phil is when we were in the same hotel together on holiday.
"While I would love to have someone of his ability at our club, I imagine he's a key part of what David Moyes wants to do at Everton.
"He's just captained them to an FA Cup final and I would not even think of approaching him."
BORO FIXTURES
Wednesday 22nd July 2009
Friendly
Dumbarton v Middlesbrough 19.30
Saturday 25th July 2009
Friendly
Carlisle Utd v Middlesbrough 15.00
Saturday 08th August 2009
Coca-Cola Championship
Middlesbrough v Sheff Utd 15.00
Saturday 15th August 2009
Coca-Cola Championship
Swansea City v Middlesbrough 15.00
Tuesday 18th August 2009
Coca-Cola Championship
Scunthorpe v Middlesbrough 19.45
Saturday 22nd August 2009
Coca-Cola Championship
Middlesbrough v Doncaster 15.00
Saturday 29th August 2009
Coca-Cola Championship
Bristol City v Middlesbrough 15.00