Boro striker Alen Boksic has received an expected call up to the Croatia squad for the upcoming friendlies against the Republic of Korea.

Worry not though Boro fans, Boksic will miss none of his teams action. The big Croatian will fly out after the Derby game and will return in good time for the visit to Villa Park two weeks later. That said, many will question Boksic's desire to play for his country when he struggles to make the Boro line up consistently.