Former England international David Nugent is on the bench for hosts Middlesbrough against Bolton Wanderers this afternoon after completing his transfer from Leicester City.

Boro manager Aitor Karanka has instead opted for fellow Spaniard Kike to lead the line, with Watford loanee Diego Fabbrini starting as a No.10.

Bolton manager Neil Lennon promised to have a more defensive outlook today, meaning that Emile Heskey is tasked with the role of lone striker.

Former Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing returns in midfield after completing his suspension

Middlesbrough: Konstantopoulos; Nsue, Kalas, Ayala, Friend; Adomah, Leadbitter, Clayton, Downing; Fabbrini, Kike.
Subs: Mejias, Stephens, Husband, Fry, Stuani, Forshaw, Nugent

Bolton Wanderers: Amos; Holding, Prince, Dervite, Moxey; Vela, Feeney, Spearing, Davies, Danns; Heskey.
Subs: Fitzsimons, Clough, Madine, Dobbie, Wilson, Twardzik, Walker