Mowbray claims 'surprise' Strachan

Hoops boss Mowbray has recently questioned the merits of the squad he inherited from Strachan, threatening an overhaul in the January transfer window.But new Middlesbrough manager Strachan has expressed surprise at his successors claims, telling the Daily Record: "Yes, I'm surprised because there are some terrific players at that football club."I don't want to comment on what Tony might have said but I will say this - I used to go to training and think to myself, 'I love watching this'."I loved watching some of these boys playing the game. I loved the boys with technical ability - the McGeadys, Maloneys, Nakamuras and Browns. I was so lucky to have so many good players to work with over my time there."In fact, I would set up the training sessions knowing fine well I couldn't wait to watch it or coach it."It was a pleasure to be on the same training pitch as these guys."I'm telling you - these are good players and good men."

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