Macca Back? Plus Gaizka and Gareth?

Last updated : 02 October 2003 By Holgate

Boro boss Steve McClaren could have some players returning to his squad. Striker Massimo Maccarone scored for the reserves at Sunderland last night and could well be on the bench on Sunday.

Gaizka Mendieta and Gareth Southgate are both hopeful of making the Chelsea game after recovering from calf and groin problems.