Boro's centre-back crisis showing signs of easing
Australia midfielder Riley McGree is also back in training as he recovers from an injury that has kept him out since 11 January, an absence of 12 games.Boro sit eighth as the Championship resumes after the international break, three points outside the play-off spots.
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