Downing grounded despite start

Stewart Downing is refusing to get carried away by Middlesbrough’s encouraging start to life back in the Premier League.

Boro followed up their opening day draw against Stoke with a 2-1 derby victory over Sunderland on Sunday to secure a first top-flight win since their return.

Former Aston Villa, Liverpool and West Ham midfielder Downing was always confident his hometown club would have what it takes to compete in the Premier League, but he knows their adventure has only just begun.

He said: “We were always confident behind closed doors that we had the squad. You have seen the players coming in – they obviously believe in what we are doing. We have signed some big players and they are performing well.

“I feel confident we can do well, it’s been proved in …

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