Boro v Aston Villa Team News

Gareth Southgate has opted for an attacking line up for the must win game against Aston Villa.

Marvin Emnes makes his second Premier League start, partnering Tuncay up front. David Wheater has recovered from his injury to start in defence, with Adam Johnson and Julio Arca starting in midfield.

The starting XI;

Jones

Bates
Wheater
Huth
Hoyte

Johnson
O'Neil
Arca
Downing