Stewart Downing is refusing to be carried away by promoted Middlesbrough's encouraging start to life back in the Premier League.
Boro followed up their opening day draw with Stoke with a 2-1 derby victory over Sunderland on Sunday to secure a first top-flight win since their return and strengthen their belief that they belong in the big time.
Former Aston Villa, Liverpool and West Ham midfielder Downing was always confident his home-town club would have what it takes to mix it in the Premier League, but he knows their adventure has only just begun.
He said: 'We were always confident behind closed doors that we had the squad.