IT was a night when Boro's Academy could feel justifiably proud as Adam Johnson scored his first full international goal, Chris Brunt played his part in a memorable victory and James Morrison helped Scotland, with two Boro players, earn a point.
JASON Steele is in the England squad for tonight's U21 international in Portugal, while Bruno Pilatos and Luke Williams played for the U19s last night.
EGYPTIAN striker Mido has completed his season-long loan move to Ajax after all the paperwork was completed just ahead of yesterday's transfer deadline.
DEFENDER Andrew Taylor has joined former Riverside team-mates Josh Walker and Danny Graham at Watford after moving to Vicarage Road on loan until January 5, while Jonathan Grounds is off to Hibs.
WITH the deadline drawing near, we make Spanish midfielder Marc Crosas the 36th player to be linked with Boro in the press this summer. Here's our traditional list in full...
STEPHEN McMANUS is relishing the challenge ahead after being tipped for an international recall when Scotland kick-off their Euro 2012 qualifying programme against Lithuania on Friday.
BORO have six players away on international duty, with the action including European Championship and Africa Cup of Nations games and a friendly fixture.
BORO supporters attending Tuesday's totesport.com League Cup game between Boro and Scunthorpe Reserves (2pm), are advised that entry to the Riverside Stadium is via the East Stand.
GORDON STRACHAN has defended the right of disappointed fans to boo at the end of Saturday's Barnsley defeat, describing the club's traveling supporters as "terrific".
YOUR comprehensive guide to the 45th league meeting between Barnsley and the Boro, compiled by GORDON COX and SAM LOUGHRAN, with addition material from KEN DALY.
BORO have completed the loan signing of Mickael Tavares from Hamburg, but international clearance from the German FA did not arrive in time for him to play at Barnsley.
WITH Didier Digard leaving for Nice and Mido set to move soon, Gordon Strachan hopes at least one more player will join Senegal star Mickael Tavares at Boro before the transfer deadline.
