Tom Sparrow made his first Championship start at the weekend in the absence of injured Arsenal loanee Harry Clarke and he will keep his place for the visit of Middlesbrough. One other change is expected from the home side with Tyrese Campbell likely to replace one of Jacob Brown or Dwight Gayle. Chris Wilder could hand a full debut to US international Matthew Hoppe in midweek, while Marc Bola could replace Dael Fry at the back. Central midfielder Matt Crooks missed the game against Sheffield United through illness and remains a doubt here, so expect Paddy McNair to keep his place in the starting XI.