Stewart Downing and Middlesbrough to thrash out talks over contract clause refraining him from starting as both parties seek resolution amid exit talk Stewart Downing will speak with Middlesbrough about a clause in his contract He is being benched as the club do not want to trigger a one-year extension Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis sees Downing as a key part of his plans The ex-England winger will look to resolve his situation with the club this week
By Craig Hope for MailOnline
Published: 19:57 GMT, 21 January 2019 | Updated: 19:58 GMT, 21 January 2019
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Stewart Downing and Middlesbrough's hierarchy will attempt to reach a compromise this week that allows him to start matches during the remainder of the season.
The former England winger is currently benched because the club do not want to trigger a one-year contract extension,
