How we expect Middlesbrough to line-up against Bolton on Friday evening

Kim Hellberg says there will be no need to rest players this time as Middlesbrough head to Bolton Wanderers looking to extend their unbeaten run to ten games.

Despite the positive run, there were frustrations last weekend as Hellberg’s tinkering with the team to rest players meant Boro were only able to draw against Cardiff, missing the chance to go top as a result.

With no midweek game before or after, however, Boro can attack the Bolton game in whichever way Hellberg sees fit. The question is: what way will that be? Here’s our predicted team.

GK - Radek Vitek - The summer signing is in a difficult spot as a goalkeeper for a side who don't concede many shots, but do concede too many goals. Despite that, few, if any, goals conceded can be attributed to him. He’ll just hope he can make some more big saves to prevent goals as the season wears on.

DR - Callum Brittain - In stunning form currently, Brittain has long since proved he's one of the best full-backs in the league. So far, he's captained Boro in Luke Ayling’s absence too.

DC - Ashley Phillips - Finally up to full speed, the defender is able to finally showcase why Boro were so keen to sign him this summer. He's going to be an important player this season.

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DC - Adilson Malanda - When playing just as a centre-back, few are better in the division than Malanda. He's the victim of being used in a hybrid role which divides opinion, but will hopefully be part of a back four at Bolton.

DL - Neto Borges - The Brazilian is in excellent form right now and keeping Max Arfsten out of the team. He’ll hope to keep that going as long as possible.

CM - Aidan Morris - Having looked a little tired and exposed against Cardiff, the rest between games and, hopefully, a change in formation should help Morris once again showcase his best.

CM - Riley McGree - McGree’s form is a bit patchy of late. But, on his day, he remains one of Boro’s best. He had the energy to be an important player in a midfield three.

CM - Sebastian Berhalter - Morris and McGree allow Berhalter to then affect the game higher up the pitch. He made a big impact from the bench against Cardiff, so will surely start this one at Bolton.

RW - Amario Cozier-Duberry - Super Amario as they called him at Bolton, will make his return to the Toughsheet Stadium. He's been excellent for Boro so far, and that will hopefully continue on his old stomping ground.

LW - Tommy Conway - Fully focused on his new left wing role, Conway continues to be a major threat for Boro. Hopefully he can add to his first goal of the season against Cardiff.

ST - Will Lankshear - Make no mistake, Lankshear will not be starting this game on the bench. He came on at half-time against Cardiff to rescue Boro, and cement his importance while doing so.