Rob Edwards has detailed how David Strelec will add to Middlesbrough ’s variety in attack this season, with much excitement about the Slovakian ahead of what’s likely to be his debut this afternoon.

Having joined Boro on transfer deadline day, Strelec was quickly leaving again to link up with his national team ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Luxembourg. Winning both, he did his fledgling reputation no harm with a goal and assist against the former.

Arriving back on Teesside midway through the week though, Strelec could be in line for his Boro debut when they take on Preston North End at Deepdale this lunchtime. The 24-year-old will be unlikely to start this one, but will almost certainly appear from the bench.

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