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Tomasz Kuszczak is a major doubt for Birmingham's clash with Middlesbrough with a broken nose.

The former Manchester United goalkeeper suffered the injury in their 1-1 draw against Huddersfield last week and Adam Legzdins stands by to deputise in Friday night's Sky Bet Championship clash at St Andrew's, which is live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7pm.

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Aitor Karanka says he knows that if his Middlesbrough side can win both their remaining Championship games, they will be promoted to the Premier League.

Paul Caddis is also a doubt with a calf injury while Arsenal loanee Jon Toral is out for the final two games of the season with a hamstring injury.

Jacques Maghoma is unlikely to feature against Boro after he suffered an ankle injury but James Vaughan is available after being ineligible to face parent club Huddersfield last week.

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Highlights from Birmingham's 1-1 draw at Huddersfield last time out

Promotion-chasing Middlesbrough could still be without defender George Friend for the crucial trip to St Andrew's.

Friend limped out of the draw at Burnley and was left out of last weekend's frustrating goalless draw against Ipswich.

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Image: George Friend could be missing again for Boro

Boss Aitor Karanka, who will give Friend a late test, confirmed he has no fresh injury worries for the match.

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Boro know a victory would pile the pressure on promotion rivals Burnley and Brighton, both of whom play on Monday. Karanka's side lie second on goal difference going into Friday's game, with Blues in ninth spot in the table.

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Middlesbrough were held to a 0-0 draw by Ipswich last weekend

Don't miss Birmingham v Middlesbrough live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7pm on Friday, or watch for £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV.

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