Afonso Alves has returned for pre-season training but his errant 'strike partner' Mido is yet to show his face.

Both players, keen to leave the Riverside Stadium this summer, were due back on Monday but their no-show made national headlines.

Gareth Southgate has confirmed that disciplinary action has been taken against the pair.

Reports in South London meanwhile suggest that 'Boro are set to seal a deal for free agent Danny Webber, a target for Crystal Palace after the expiry of his Sheffield United deal.