Another boost was the return to training of Mark Viduka. The big Aussie has been out since Boxing Day and will be a massive boost to the squad.
Tomorrow's match may just be too soon for him but next weeks return in Lisbon is a definite posibility. Similarly George Boateng will be hoping for a return next week.
Boro do have concerns over Michael Reiziger (ankle) and Ray Parlour (back) for tomorrow nights match.