Clean sheets reflect Boro's determination

THEY shall not pass!

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Middlesbrough are not noted for keeping clean sheets in recent years, so two in a row for the first time this season is pretty impressive.This reflects the general determination of the whole side not to concede goals.

In fact to achieve this feat during an ongoing injury dilemma is an achievement in itself.

If Kim Hellberg owes Rob Edwards anything from the former head coach's spell in charge, it was that he sorted out the defence.

The signings of Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones and loanee Matt Targett, followed in by Adilson Malanda, have allowed Hellberg and the club’s recruitment staff the opportunity to concentrate on fine tuning the attack during the January transfer window,