The first international break gives us the opportunity to take a breath and reflect on Middlesbrough's start to the season.

We look back on the draw at Birmingham and the opening chunk of games on the whole and discuss the positives and the concerns.

What's your mark out of 10 for Boro's start to the season?

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It was another dramatic game at the Riverside as Boro battled back from 2-0 down to draw with Millwall?

We discuss the game at length, including Boro's defending and Hellberg's detailed assessment.

We also talk Amario Cozier-Duberry and look ahead to the weekend trip to Birmingham.

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Where do you starting in picking the bones out of Middlesbrough 4-3 Norwich?

Dom is joined by Chris Cassidy, from Boropolis, to reflect on Saturday's madness and discuss all the talking points to come from it including Amario Cozier-Duberry, Tommy Conway, Seb Berhalter, Boro's strongest XI and Hellberg's view on game-management.

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It's back to the Championship this weekend for Boro, who were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Crystal Palace in midweek.

We reflect on the defeat at Selhurst Park and look ahead to the visit of Norwich City on Saturday.

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There was joy on the road for Boro, who won their first Championship away game of the season at QPR.

We pick the main talking points out of the victory at Loftus Road, including Will Lankshear, Neto Borges and Kim Hellberg's captaincy calls.

We also preview Tuesday night's Carabao Cup tie at Crystal Palace and have a go at predicting the starting XI after Hellberg promised to make changes.

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The summer transfer window is complete, with Boro making two signings on deadline day and selling Morgan Whittaker to Colorado Rapids.

How does that leave the squad looking?

We reflect on the draw at Burnley and discuss Adilson Malanda as a midfielder. And we preview the weekend trip to QPR.

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Rokas Pukstas is UK-bound to complete his Boro move after a perfect Hajduk Split farewell on Thursday night.

We discuss the midfielder's imminent arrival and also assess potential exits ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

We also preview Saturday's game against West Brom.

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Rokas Pukštas is Boro bound!

We bring you the latest on the transfer front, with the American midfielder set to arrive before the week is out.

What then for Boro? And what about exits?

We also reflect on the Carabao Cup win at Doncaster and Championship defeat to Blackburn.

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It's a trip to Ewood Park this weekend for Boro, who take on Blackburn Rovers in their first away game of the season.

Ahead of the game, we caught up with Elliott Jackson, who covers Rovers for the Lancashire Telegraph.

He gave us the expert insight on what to expect from Blackburn, Tony Mowbray's return and how he's likely to set up take on his former side.

He also discussed former Blackburn and now Boro defender Ash Phillips.

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Boro are off the mark! We reflect on the 2-1 win over Lincoln City - and the importance of things in particular: Will Lankshear and Boro's new-found squad depth.

We also discuss the arrival of Ashley Phillips.

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