Middlesbrough defender Chris Riggott came through a 90 minute run out for the reserves on Tuesday his first game since February.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has revealed Chris Riggott is ahead of schedule in his bid to return from injury.

Middlesbrough will be without the injured Chris Riggott for the trip to West Ham so Justin Hoyte will step in at full-back.

Middlesbrough are without striker Marlon King and defender Chris Riggott for Saturday’s trip to West Ham in the fifth round of the FA Cup.Riggott suffered a medial ligament injury, which will rule him out for at least a month, in last weekend’s 1-0 defeat at Manchester City, while King – on loan from Wigan – is cup-tied having played for Hull in the competition during an earlier loan spell.

Middlesbrough defender Chris Riggott faces up to six weeks on the sidelines through injury.

Middlesbrough defender Chris Riggott faces six weeks on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury in Saturday’s defeat at Manchester City.The former Derby man was forced off after 68 minutes at Eastlands as Craig Bellamy’s goal won it for the home side.

Chris Riggott says Middlesbrough have the quality to pull away from relegation danger but must start battling for points on the pitch.

Chris Riggott has urged his team-mates to avoid becoming distracted by the forthcoming transfer window.

Skipper Emanuel Pogatetz and defensive partner Chris Riggott are both racing to be fit for Middlesbrough’s home clash against Bolton.

Chris Riggott is enjoying life at Middlesbrough again after coming through a depressing spell on the sidelines to reclaim his place.