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Tony Mowbray: 'Andy Halliday can play left-back'

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Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray insists that he has no reservations about playing Andy Halliday at left-back.

Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray has stated his belief that Andy Halliday can operate in the left-back position.

The 21-year-old joined Boro from Livingston in 2010 with a reputation as a winger that had an eye for goal.

However, with his side currently suffering with injuries in the defensive area, Mowbray has backed Halliday to fill the void.

"I wasn't sure if Andy was going anywhere as a high-rise player, an attacking player. Yet every day in training I would see him make challenges, being very disciplined about stopping the opposition," Mowbray told the Northern Echo.

"I felt he could play left-back for us. He is decent with the ball and I have no fears about playing him there, he has looked good.

"I have had to wait to give him a chance there, but I think it has worked reasonably well for us. As well as showing an awareness defensively he does join in with the attacks which is good."

Mowbray's side are currently fourth in the Championship table.

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