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
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Tuncay
Emnes