Jones set to play through the pain in Middlesbrough's battle to survive

Middlesbrough keeper Brad Jones will play with a damaged finger to face his mentor Mark Schwarzer on Saturday. Jones dislocated his little finger early in last week's win over Hull City after diving at the feet of Tigers striker Craig Fagan. And the Aussie, a long-time understudy to Fulham veteran Schwarzer with club and country, will be fit to face Roy Hodgson's side this weekend. Final stretch: Jones is keen to be involved in the closing stages of the seasonBoro goalkeeping coach Stephen Pears said: 'Brad's little finger on his left hand popped out. It had to be put into place by our medical head Grant Downie at half-time and it was strapped to the next finger. 'Obviously the question was asked whether Brad was able to play in the second half, but he wanted to get back out there and he showed a lot of guts to do what he did and get through the game. 'He has suffered no after effects, he's trained all week and he'll be fully fit for Saturday.' Escape artist Downing eyes vital Fulham win to steer Boro towards safetyWigan boss Bruce keen to make Mido move from Middlesbrough permanentStaying power: Sportsmail Online's club-by-club guide to the longest-serving stars in the Premier LeagueTHE LIST: Nos 20-11 of the world's greatest sporting venuesVIDEO: Was Chelsea-Liverpool the greatest game? Here's 10 matches Sportsmail believes were betterMIDDLESBROUGH FC

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