Middlesbrough aiming for cup triumph

"There's a need to keep the team fresh but we'll have a very strong side," he told his club's official website ahead of the all-Championship tie at the City Ground.

Promotion favourites 'Boro have made a solid start to the league season and summer capture Leroy Lita, who netted his first goal for the club at the weekend could start tonight as he continues his build-up to full match fitness.