Didier Digard could be handed a start for Boro against Watford as Rhys Williams was not due to arrive back from Australia until Friday.

Fit-again Didier Digard boosted Middlesbrough with a man-of-the-match display and a goal in the reserves’ 2-1 win over Newcastle.

Gareth Southgate claims he should have a selection dilemma for Boro’s trip to Coventry with Emanuel Pogatetz and Didier Digard back.

Emanuel Pogatetz and Didier Digard are close to returning to the Boro side after coming through a reserve-team outing unscathed.

Gary O’Neil has been forced to delay hernia surgery due to an injury concern over Didier Digard.

David Wheater is set for his first pre-season action but Didier Digard will miss Saturday’s friendly against Carlisle.

Gareth Southgate has moved quickly to play down the severity of Didier Digard’s hip injury picked up in Boro’s 5-0 win at Dumbarton.

Middlesbrough midfielder Didier Digard is expected to be fit for the start of pre-season training after an injury-hit first season on Teesside.

Digard set for starting role as Boro take dogfight to relegation rivals Newcastle

Middlesbrough midfielder Didier Digard cannot believe the club has been plunged into a fight for its Barclays Premier League life.