Boro boss Steve McClaren is sweating on the fitness of skipper Paul Ince for the massive F.A Cup quarter-final with Everton at the Riverside on Sunday.
Ince who missed the 1-1 draw with Southampton in midweek, should recover in time to face the Toffees, even though he has not trained all week, because of a thigh problem.
Loan striker Benito Carbone is cup-tied and Ugo Ehiogu begins the first of a two match ban following his dismissal at West Ham a fortnight ago.
Tickets are still available for the clash from the Boro ticket office. Vetern Robbie Mustoe yesterday called for all fans to turn up, saying it would help his side a great deal.
