Stewart Downing insists he's happy at Middlesbrough.

Tottenham, the club most commonly linked with him, were this week reported to be preparing an £11million bid but the England international is determined to fulfil his ambitions with hometown Boro.

Downing said: "I signed a long-term deal last season. My only aim is to try to get into Europe with Middlesbrough.

"There is always going to be speculation about players and clubs, not only me. You have just got to black it out.

"If you concentrate on what the press are saying your form might dip. I will only concentrate on playing well for Middlesbrough."