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Hero Djed hailed by Boro boss Woodgate

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The LeaguePaper Team
29 December 2019

By Scott Wilson

MIDDLESBROUGH manager Jonathan Woodgate wants rising star Djed Spence to continue his progression as his side take on leaders West Brom.
Spence has forced his way into Woodgate’s first-team plans and scored the only goal as Boro beat Huddersfield. Now Woodgate wants his latest academy star, one of five on show against Huddersfield, to become even more of a first-team fixture.
Woodgate said: “When you get opportunities you’ve got to take them, and Djed has done that. His future was maybe a little bit uncertain at the start of the season, but he won’...

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