First game a 'pinch-me moment' for Edwards

Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards has admitted he is "really excited" to lead out his new side in their opening game of the Championship season when they host Swansea City on Saturday (15:00 BST).

Edwards joined Boro on a three-year deal back in June, and told BBC Radio Tees that it will be a proud moment for him to take charge.

"I am really excited. If somebody had said to me years ago that I'd be the head coach of this club and leading them out, it is a pinch me moment," he said.

"We want to make it a winning week. There has been a really good blend of clear messages and a fun, relaxed environment this week.

"Of course it would be great [to start with a win], but it is the one thing that we can't guarantee. Hopefully we see a really good performance full of hard work."

This week the club announced the signing of defender Callum Brittain on a four-year deal and Edwards added: "I think he is a brilliant player, I really do. I think over the past couple of years in this league he has proven to be the most consistent right-back.

"He has got a brilliant attitude, he has got leadership qualities and has a real appetite to want to join us and play for us."

Listen to the full BBC Radio Tees interview with Edwards here via BBC Sounds.