Portsmouth v Middlesbrough: Jordan Cross' predicted line-up as leaders arrive at Fratton

The Championship leaders arrive at Fratton Park with Pompey having the challenge of inflicting a first league defeat of the season on Middlesbrough.

John Mousinho is still without a number of his key players heading into the international break, as they face off against Rob Edwards’ side.

There’s some intriguing calls for the Blues boss to make - and this is how we think he will go as he goes in search of a big three points.

13. Sub 1 Ben Killip

Back on the bench and it looks the right call at present. That, of course, can quickly change in his area of the pitch. Photo: Stephen Flynn

Back on the bench, but it's razor-thin margins in his battle with Jordan Williams and Terry Devlin at right-back. Photo: Simon Roe

Probably would've been hoping to come in amid Shaughnessy's injury, but Knight justifying being favoured - at present. Photo: Simon Roe

Decent off the bench against Watford and will be relied on to do the same again this weekend no doubt. Photo: Simon Roe