Middlesbrough fullback George Friend has urged fans to keep the faith.

Their 1-0 home defeat to Watford left them winless in seven games.

Boro skipper Friend said: “It's the Premier League, and we all know it's hard. We started off very well, but we've got to stay positive, and I know we will.

“That's as a collective, and by collective I mean the fans, the staff, the team, everyone. The spirit of Teesside that got us up last season is going to keep us up as well.

“My message to the fans is don't get nervous, don't get negative. It's about staying positive - that goes for everyone because we need to pick up points.

“It's about Boro, because when the team does well, the area does well, so let's all stay positive and enjoy it."