Summary
MIDDLESBROUGH are pinning their hopes on Stewart Downing returning to full fitness before the end of the year, after accepting the England winger could still be at the Riverside Stadium in January.
A week after surgery on the foot he fractured in the final home game of the season against Aston Villa, Downing is privately confident he will make a full recovery.See the full content of this document
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Boro Preparing for Life with Downing
But even with optimism high, the England winger is unlikely to be back in action before December.
With at least [pounds]12m expected from the sale of Downing, Southgate will now hav...See the full content of this document
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