Survival the aim for Karanka

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Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka admits avoiding relegation from the Premier League is his main target for the season ahead.

However, the Spaniard also has a long-term plan to establish Boro as a force in the top flight following their promotion from the Championship last term.

And he wants his side to make an early statement of intent by claiming a victory over Stoke City in their opening game of the season at the Riverside on Saturday.

Karanka said: “The main aim for us is to stay in the Premier League, and to build the foundations to be here for a long time.

“Everybody now is really excited, not just those working at the club but all the fans. Everyone is …

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