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Karanka confirms Ayala and Espinosa fit for Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka has confirmed Daniel Ayala and Bernardo Espinosa are available to face West Brom on Sunday.

Daniel Ayala and Bernardo Espinosa are both available to play for Middlesbrough in their Premier League match at West Brom on Sunday, head coach Aitor Karanka has confirmed.

Ayala made his comeback from injury in the extra-time EFL Cup loss to Fulham on Wednesday and is in line for his first Premier League appearance of the season, while Espinosa could make his debut for the club.

Full-back Antonio Barragan has been deputising in the middle of the back line with Espinosa and Ayala unavailable and Karanka highlighted Ayala's return as a "huge boost".