Middlesbrough looking good

There had been a worry that the freezing conditions and snow that swept across the country would put the game at risk but thankfully it's getting milder and concerns about the area surrounding the stadium should be ok.

Wayne Nash said "Boro are now confident that Saturday's game will go ahead after a big clear-up effort today. Weather is set to improve over the next few days, so all things being equal the game will go ahead."

The pitch has not been in doubt with the undersoil heating keeping it in perfect condition.