Brad Guzan has been backed to step into Victor Valdes' boots as Middlesbrough attempt to drag themselves back from the brink of relegation from the Premier League.
The 32-year-old United States international replaced the injured Valdes for Monday night's 2-1 home defeat by Arsenal and is set to wear the gloves once again at Bournemouth on Saturday, with the Spaniard struggling to shake off a rib problem.
However, interim head coach Steve Agnew has no qualms over turning to a man who knows the English top flight inside out after eight years at Aston Villa.
Agnew said: 'Brad Guzan has been great this season.