Boro boss Michael Carrick made one change, with Darragh Lenihan returning from a foot injury and to replace ex-Sunderland man Paddy McNair.

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Michael Carrick has also opted to name an unchanged starting XI for this afternoon's clash, but Boro will be buoyed by the returns of Dael Fry and Marcus Forss who have been named on the bench.

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Michael Carrick was generally pleased with Middlesbrough's performance in the goalless draw at Coventry City, but admitted there was a little frustration they didn't make their first-half dominance count.

Source: https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/michael-carricks-mixed-feelings-after-26912806

'Michael Carrick will now take charge of the team for forthcoming games, while the club looks to appoint an interim manager to the end of the season.'

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Or will Michael Carrick want to give a rest to some of his key men?

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The effort was his fourth goal in six games under Michael Carrick, whose faith in the attacking midfielder’s ability is being handsomely rewarded, it’s fair to say.

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