Source: Daily_Mail
Beleaguered Boro boss urges his side to stay strong in battle to avoid the drop
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate admits he has had a battle on his hands lifting his players after their critical derby defeat at Newcastle.
But he has told his whole squad, including those likely to quit the club in the summer, that they must still fight for their lives in their last two games against Aston Villa and West Ham.
Southgate said: 'I've reminded them of their professional obligations.
'Everyone is our player until their contracts run out or we decide to accept an offer for them.'
