Middlesbrough vs Leeds United - Roberts and Ayala missing for Boro

Middlesbrough remain without Patrick Roberts and Daniel Ayala for the visit of Leeds.

Roberts is sidelined by a hamstring injury and Ayala is out with an ankle problem.

Anfernee Dijksteel is not in contention after a knee injury but he is due to play for Boro’s under-23s later in the week.

Djed Spence will be hoping to return to the squad after he was left out at Barnsley at the weekend.

Leeds goalkeeper Kiko Casilla will be assessed after suffering a hand injury.

Illan Meslier will be be in line to make his league debut if Casilla is ruled out.

Kalvin Phillips also needs a fitness check after limping off during the first half against Reading.

Fellow midfielder Adam Forshaw is out for the season after hip surgery.