CHRIS Wilder has fielded a strong side for Middlesbrough’s pre-season friendly tie against Braga as they see out their tour of Portugal with a non competitive game against last season’s Europa League semi finalists.

Josh Coburn starts with Matt Crooks expected to support him in attack with Riley McGree, Jonny Howson and Marcus Tavernier making up the midfield.

Isaiah Jones and Ryan Giles are at wing-backs with Darragh Lenihan, Dael Fry and Anfernee Dijksteel providing a three man defence in front of Liam Roberts in goal.

Paddy McNair and Duncan Watmore headline the substitutes bench amongst a host of youngsters alongside goalkeeper Luke Daniels.

Once Boro play their friendly tie against Braga, they will return to UK soil tomorrow morning ahead of friendly games against Morecambe and Marseille.

BORO XI: Roberts; Fry, Lenihan, Dijksteel; Jones, Giles, Howson, McGree, Tavernier; Crooks, Coburn