Into injury time now and Spurs will be frustrated if they can't get a win here - it's been all them in the last few minutes.

Poor effort from Younes Kaboul as he heads wide after a cross from Jenas. They can't find the winner they need.

It's all Spurs now. A Lennon shot is deflected behind by Riggott. Can Boro hold on?

Burst of energy from Jenas as he plays a one-two with Lennon before his low cross just misses Berbatov. More like it from Spurs.

Berbatov smashes the ball miles over from 25 yards. Can't help thinking that would have been a lot closer if he was given the same chance last season.

Looks like this could end up as a draw, no clear cut chances of late. Someone needs to produce something out of nothing if there is to be a winner.

A point doesn't do too many favours for either side at the bottom of the league. They are both searching for a much needed win.

Attendance has just been announced - there is 25,625 at the Riverside today.

Another cross from Lennon is collected cleanly by Schwarzer. Lennon needs some help out there.

Lennon looks like Tottenham's biggest threat right now, his run results in a Tottenham corner which is cleared.

Crucial times for Southgate at the moment - he needs his side to pick up all three points here. Can they do it?

Tottenham are still searching for their first away win of the season. They are one of eight teams yet to get a win on the road.

Appeals for a penalty for Middlesbrough as Dawson is accused of handling in the area. The referee waves away the protests.

Berbatov and Keane seem determined to prove to their manager they should be starting every week - they are both up for it.

Poor back pass from Pascal Chimbonda means Robinson has to hack the ball clear. Sloppy from Chimbonda.

Ramos may look to change things if things continue as they are, Keane and Berbatov not a bad couple of subs to bring on!

Cross from Downing is deflected behind for a corner. It's the home side who look more likely to score now.

Boro have piled on the pressure early in this second half. It seems that Southgate's half time talk has paid off.

Free kick tipped away at full stretch from Robinson as David Wheater flicks towards goal.

George Boateng isn't happy as a free kick is awarded against him after he won the ball from Downing.

Great run from Bent as he carries the ball 20 yards before cutting the ball back to Lennon but his shot is deflected wide.

If Tottenham stop Middlesbrough from scoring today, it will only be there second clean sheet of the season.

Tottenham come close again as Bent nearly latches onto a Defoe cross from the left. Southgate will want half time now.

Defoe nearly latches onto a pass from Jenas, but Mark Schwarzer runs out of his area to clear.

It's end to end - Malbranque fires wide from 25 yards.

Finally Boro are beginning to play. Paul Robinson spills from a corner and Dawson hacks away before Downing can finish.

Crucial clearnace from Michael Dawson as Downing leads a rare Middlesbrough attack.

Middlesbrough fans are not happy at all. They keep giving the ball away and Tottenham look likely to add a second soon.

The home fans are beginning to get restless here. They are letting Tottenham into the game.

Lee comes forward again for Tottenham before he is challenged by Luke Young.

Steed Malbranque makes his first significant contribution as he robs George Boateng of the ball and charges forward before Boro clear.

Crucial clearance from Chris Riggott as Defoe darts into the box and almost put's Tottenham a goal to the good. It's getting more lively now.

Aliadiere is now recieving treatment after that mazy run, he deserves the rest and the Tottenham defence will be grateful for a breather.

Another great run from the lively Aliadiere results in a powerful shot which was blocked by Tottenham's Young-Pyo Lee.

Short on clear cut chances so far for either side - doesn't look like there will be many goals in this one.

Jeremie Aliadiere looks most likely for Middlesbrough today, the former Arsenal youngster wins a corner for his team.

Good chance for Spurs as Kevin-Prince Boateng sends Lennon through before Andrew Taylor makes a crucial challenge.

Jermain Defoe is making his 250th career league apperance today. Let's see if he can mark it with a goal.

Rochemback blasts the ball over from 25 yards out after a pass from Jeremie Aliadiere. Spurs are riding their luck.

Kevin-Prince Boateng plays a fantastic ball for Aaron Lennon to run onto put it has just too much power on it.

Superb 50 yard ball from Fabio Rochemback almost sets Sanli Tuncay on his way before Paul Robinson gathers.

Very scrappy start for both sides - neither side has got going as yet.

Boateng is involved again and is firmly challenged by Jermaine Jenas it's going to be quite a battle in the middle oif the park today.

Young-Pyo Lee and George Boateng involved in a scuffle in the middle of the park, results in throw in to Tottenham.

No Robbie Keane or Dimitar Berbatov for Tottenham today - big decision from Ramos.

Jeremie Aliadiere is brushed off the ball too easily as he pushes forward for Gareth Southgate's struggling side.

Great chance for Gary O'Neil as the ball flashes across the box - good start for Middlesborough.

First Premiership game in charge for Juande Ramos.