Jonathan Woodgate is in line for the manager's job at Middlesbrough.

The Sun says Boro will turn to local hero Woodgate to be their next boss — if Tony Pulis quits.

Coach Woodgate, who was doing some scouting for Liverpool, will get the nod if Pulis departs.

Woodgate, 39, is from the Boro area and came back as a conquering hero in his playing days after his time with Leeds and Real Madrid.

With chairman Steve Gibson aiming to work within a tight budget — unless Boro go up through the play-offs — Woodgate would also be a cheap option.