Cristiano Ronaldo could make his first start of the season in Man Utd's Carling Cup third round clash with Middlesbrough.
Ferguson to make changes, Southgate waits on duo
Cristiano Ronaldo could make his first start of the season in Manchester United's Carling Cup third round clash against Middlesbrough.
The Portuguese ace has made two substitute appearances in United's last two matches after undergoing ankle surgery and he could be handed a start against Boro at Old Trafford in a bid to gain match fitness.
Sir Alex Ferguson is expected to make a number of changes to give some of his fringe players a chance to impress.
However, young Brazilian defender Fabio Da Silva is sidelined after undergoing a shoulder operation and Angola striker Manucho is injured.
Gary Neville could continue at right-back, while Anderson and Nani are set to be involved.
Tomasz Kuszczak will start in goal for the home side with both Edwin van der Sar and Ben Foster nursing injuries.
Middlesbrough are set to be without top scorer Mido after he was forced to pull out of last weekend's defeat to Sunderland with a groin strain he sustained in the warm-up.
Turkish star Tuncay Sanli is still unavailable for Gareth Southgate as he recovers from a knee problem.
Southgate is also sweating over the fitness of Jeremie Aliadiere and Adam Johnson after they picked up knocks against Sunderland.
