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Middlesbrough boss Woodgate enjoyed Mourinho clash: Fantastic

Middlesbrough boss Jonathan Woodgate enjoyed his clash with Tottenham counterpart Jose Mourinho for Sunday's FA Cup draw.

Spurs named a full-strength team, bar the injured Harry Kane, but trailed to the Championship side when Ashley Fletcher ran on to George Saville's ball and slotted home.

Lucas Moura saved the visitors with a fine header from Serge Aurier's cross.

Woodgate later remarked: "I'm really pleased. They gave everything they had. We were against a side who reached the Champions League final and have an unbelievable manager. So for us to go toe to toe with them, which we did at times, [was good]. I'm disappointed to come out 1-1.

"I wanted them to press higher [in the second half] and not be so deep. That was the key. We knew we'd get chances. They haven't kept a clean sheet away from home.

"Jose Mourinho is an incredible manager. He made changes and got the result. I can learn from him. He's a fantastic person.

"We want to try to get to the next round. There's no point competing if you don't think you can win."

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