Middlesbrough captain, Paul Ince’s agent has revealed that several English clubs have now joined the hunt for the former England midfielder. These clubs will be able to talk to Ince once his contract expires in the summer.

Boro have confirmed they will not be taking part in this year’s Intertoto cup, if the chance is offered to them.

Alen Boksic is now expected to take his place in the Boro starting line up for the F.A Cup semi-final on Sunday. The Croatian has now fully recovered from a thigh injury.