The Tripe Supper: Downing's battle and more to come from de Roon?

Published: Dec. 7, 2016, 5:32 p.m.

Boro's midfield was one of the talking points as our writers recorded this week's Tripe SupperAdam Forshaw has been outstanding of late and is receiving deserving plaudits, while Adam Clayton impressed against Hull.
Marten de Roon makes up Aitor Karanka's first choice midfield, yet the Dutchman is playing in a more advanced role than we perhaps expected.
De Roon's performances so far are discussed by Dominic Shaw, Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire, as is the fact Stewart Downing has struggled for a spot in the side of late.
Where does Downing fit into the 4-3-3 formation that Karanka has preferred in recent weeks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy