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Ex-Real Madrid, Tottenham defender Woodgate knows what's required of Middlesbrough to achieve promotion

Experienced Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate has said that he knows what it takes for the club to achieve promotion this year.

The 35-year old has played with likes of Real Madrid, Leeds United, Newcastle United and Tottenham during his injury-plagued career and is well-versed to comment on how to perform in big matches.

Woodgate said: "I've been in enough squads for enough big games to know what it takes and I like what I see in our dressing room.

"We need the fans, without any question. We need them as often as they can make it to our games.

"I don't think they realise what a difference they can make. We all really appreciate the part they have played in our season so far, we need them with us right to the end.

"There could be a great end to what has been a very good season. I want to be involved and I want the fans to be a part of it."

Middlesbrough currently sit third on the Championship table, just a single point adrift off league leaders AFC Bournemouth.

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