Experienced midfielder Jonny Howson has extended his contract at Middlesbrough.
Howson, who began his career at Leeds United, has played 152 times for Boro and scored five goals.
"I'd go as far as to say that I rate him as the best midfield player in the league at the moment," Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock said.
"I only see him getting better in the next couple of years so it's great for the club that he's put pen to paper."