BOKSIC IS THE BEST - INCE

The praise for Boksic is quite a statement, considering that Ince has played with some of the greatest forwards in the world, including Eric Cantona, Michael Owen, Alan Shearer and Ivan Zamorano, but he thinks the Croatian ace is the finest.

"Alen is as complete a striker as any I have played with," said Ince after the 3-1 win over Southampton, where Boksic struck twice. "Most top strikers have got great finishing ability but he seems to have everything.

"He is strong on the deck as well as in the air, we have been crying out for somebody like him for a long time and when he's 100 percent fit he'll be even better.

"He does like a moan," added Ince, "But that shows he cares."

Ince meanwhile could be set to miss England`s clash with Germany, because his wife Claire is expecting their third child.

However, the Boro midfielder is desperate to take part in Wembley`s last game, and said: "These are kind of games I love to play in, we all know that Wembley is going to be knocked down after game, so we all want to play in it."