Kids all right for Southgate

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will not lose faith in his youngsters as he attempts to mount a promotion charge.Boro ensured they go into the clash with leaders West Brom trailing them by just a point by winning 3-1 at Sheffield Wednesday in midweek with six homegrown players in the starting line-up.Southgate will have loan signings Sean St Ledger and Caleb Folan at his disposal, but will continue to give his Academy graduates a chance.He said: "Whether our guys are any better than other teams, I don't know, but players here get an opportunity and sometimes in life you need that opportunity."There's lots of talent around, but maybe it doesn't break through at other clubs."We have been prepared to take a long-term view on giving youngsters their chance and this season, at the moment, we are reaping some rewards because of that."

Source: Eurosport