Incredible Hulse cools Boro links

The striker, who joined from Sheffield United in a £1.75million deal last summer, has been linked with a £5million switch to the Rams' Championship rivals but insists his only focus is on getting himself fully fit and scoring goals again for the Rams. Hulse has been recovering from a groin operation and made his first start of the season in Tuesday's goalless draw at Blackpool. Asked about the reported interest from Boro, the 29-year-old told the Derby Telegraph: "I know nothing about it at all. As far as I'm concerned it's something I don't really need to be hearing about. "I've been out injured and all I'm concentrating on is getting fit, getting myself back in a Derby shirt and getting goals again. This is where I want to be. I certainly see my future at Derby." Middlesbrough are looking for a striker as they are likely to offload Tuncay and Afonso Alves before the transfer window closes following their relegation from the Premier League.