Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka says he's unafraid of the sack.

He revealed that he met chairman Steve Gibson this week, but insists he has no fears for his job.

Speaking ahead of the FA Cup quarter final clash at the Riverside, Karanka said: “I can't be afraid of something that I can't control.

“The decision is out of my hands. My concern is to prepare the team to compete on Saturday, to show them how Man City plays, and how we can beat them, this is my only concern.

“I learned a new word today – that I am not a quitter."