Adam Clayton. Grant Leadbitter. Jonny Howson. Paddy McNair. Stewart Downing. Lewis Wing. George Saville. Mo Besic.
Boro are extremely strong in the centre of midfield - but how will the battle for spots play out in the coming weeks?
Tony Pulis has been using three central midfielders of late but the Boro boss has eight players jostling for those spots.
Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire to discuss the engine room headache for the manager in this week's Tripe Supper podcast.
Our writers also discuss Marcus Tavernier after his experience training with the England senior team.
And the Checkatrade Trophy crops up as Phil outlines a Boro bid for glory. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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