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Championship

Aug 15, 2015 at 3pm UK

Middlesbrough
3-0
Bolton Bolton Wanderers

Fabbrini (7'), Kike (17', 32')

FT(HT: 3-0)

Team News: David Nugent among substitutes as Middlesbrough host Bolton Wanderers

By Rob Conlon, Reporter | 15 August 2015

Former England international David Nugent is on the bench for hosts Middlesbrough against Bolton Wanderers after completing his transfer from Leicester City.

Former England international David Nugent is on the bench for hosts Middlesbrough against Bolton Wanderers this afternoon after completing his transfer from Leicester City.

Boro manager Aitor Karanka has instead opted for fellow Spaniard Kike to lead the line, with Watford loanee Diego Fabbrini starting as a No.10.

Bolton manager Neil Lennon promised to have a more defensive outlook today, meaning that Emile Heskey is tasked with the role of lone striker.

Former Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing returns in midfield after completing his suspension

Middlesbrough: Konstantopoulos; Nsue, Kalas, Ayala, Friend; Adomah, Leadbitter, Clayton, Downing; Fabbrini, Kike.
Subs: Mejias, Stephens, Husband, Fry, Stuani, Forshaw, Nugent

Bolton Wanderers: Amos; Holding, Prince, Dervite, Moxey; Vela, Feeney, Spearing, Davies, Danns; Heskey.
Subs: Fitzsimons, Clough, Madine, Dobbie, Wilson, Twardzik, Walker