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  1. Boro defender Jones makes Canada debutpublished at 11:48 GMT 19 November

    Alfie Jones in action for CanadaImage source, Getty Images
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    Alfie Jones joined Middlesbrough from Hull City in July

    Middlesbrough defender Alfie Jones made his senior debut for Canada in a 2-0 friendly win over Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale.

    The 28-year-old Bristol-born centre-back, who qualifies for Canada through his grandmother who was born in Alberta, played the full 90 minutes.

    Canada have qualified automatically for next year's World Cup finals as joint hosts alongside the USA and Mexico.

    Jones will return to Championship action with Middlesbrough at Oxford United on Saturday (15:00 GMT) having been suspended for their 2-1 win over Birmingham City just before the international break.

  2. McGree relishes pressure in 'biggest season' of careerpublished at 13:29 GMT 18 November

    Riley McGree smiling while warming up for MiddlesbroughImage source, Rex Features

    Fit-again Middlesbrough midfielder Riley McGree believes this is the biggest season of his career.

    A hamstring injury sustained in pre-season meant the 27-year-old missed the opening nine games of the Championship season, having made just 39 league appearances across the previous two seasons after a series of injuries.

    McGree, who arrived from MLS side Charlotte in January 2022, made only his second start in 11 months against former club Birmingham on 8 November, playing just over an hour in the 2-1 win, while he came off the bench for Australia in the 1-0 friendly defeat to Venezuela three days later.

    In an interview with the Socceroos website, external, McGree said: "Before this season I told myself, that this is probably the biggest season in my career to date. Every season is, but this one, especially.

    "I'm with a really ambitious club in a good position and with potential to be in the Premier League at the end of the season. And then hopefully I can go to a World Cup."

    McGree knows his performances will be scrutinised, but believes 'pressure is a privilege'.

    "And I'm getting a little bit older now. I'm 27, so I'm a bit more experienced, and there's a bit of an expectation, potentially, from the players around me, the coaching staff and the fans for me to do well," he added.

    "I relish that expectation and the pressure that comes with it, because it is a privilege. So this year is important and I hope to take full advantage of the opportunities that I get."