Triple threat that could undermine promotion prospects

THREE-GAME WEEKS PROVING TRICKY TEST FOR EDWARDS

- By CRAIG JOHNS

MIDDLESBROUGH have three games to play before the next international break, with Rob Edwards targeting as many points as possible to make for another successful block of games.

Since the last international break, Boro took seven points from the nine available.

And while that's meant they've lost a little ground on league leaders Coventry City, it's ensured they remain above the two-points-pergame ratio in a real positive for their promotion prospects.

Targeting a positive run into the break, Edwards must now try and improve Boro's ability coming through a three-game week, with growing concerns about how they've handled such so far.