Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick insists his on-loan goalkeeper Zack Steffen has his full support, despite some wobbly form of late.
Steffen is on loan from Manchester City, as he sought regular football this season to earn a World Cup place for the USA. He would miss out on a place in Qatar, but has got the playing time he desired with 24 appearances to his name at the Riverside.
The 27-year-old has only missed four league games, all through injury, and has helped Boro into the Championship play-off places under new manager Carrick. However, Steffen has come in for criticism from some sections of the Boro support for giving the ball away under pressure and conceding big chances on goal in recent games - although none have resulted in any goals going against him.
