Grant Leadbitter impressed by Middlesbrough's strength in depth despite lack of game time

Grant Leadbitter is looking at the bigger picture after leading Middlesbrough through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup last night.
The Boro captain has played just twice in the Championship this campaign, after falling down the pecking order in central midfield at the Riverside.
But Leadbitter, 32, believes the competition for places is a good thing, with the Teessiders pushing for promotion back to the Premier League.
Boro manager Tony Pulis named a young side as Boro overcame Preston 4-3 on penalties at Deepdale, with no fewer than ten academy graduates playing their part.
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