'We'll definitely be aiming for promotion next season': Lee Tomlin determined to fulfil Premier League ambitions with Boro

Lee Tomlin has been mightily impressed by the ability of his team-mates and sees no reason why Boro can't get out of the Championship next year

Lee Tomlin is determined to fulfil his Premier League ambitions with Boro.

The 25-year-old playmaker admits it will be tough for the club to win promotion this season but sees no reason why they can’t get out of the Championship next year.

“Everyone wants to play in the Premier League and I am no different,” he told the Gazette.

“It will be hard for us to make it this season but, if we don’t, we’ll definitely be aiming for promotion next season.

“We just need to kick on and make that final push.

“Even if there’s nothing to play for, you want to work really hard, you want to win, nobody likes losing - we have to keep going until the final minute of the final match.”

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Tomlin initially joined Boro on loan from Peterborough on the final day of the January transfer window.

Then, almost three weeks later, he signed a contract that ties him to the club until the summer of 2017.

Due a suspension he brought with him, Tomlin didn’t make his debut until the home game with Leeds on February 22.

So far he’s played four games for Boro, starting three times, with Aitor Karanka playing him in the ‘No 10’ position behind Danny Graham.

By his own admission, he’s settled in extremely well on and off the pitch.

“I’ve settled in here really quickly,” he said.

“Being suspended wasn’t the best, but it gave me a chance to see what the lads are like and get familiar with the place.

“It probably helped me to be on the training ground for a couple of weeks before playing a game.

“I’m almost there fitness wise,” he added. I don’t think I played for a month.

“I think I’m working a lot harder and I’m playing more for team, which is better. That’s what the gaffer expects.”

Tomlin certainly has no regrets about joining Boro and has been mightily impressed by the ability of his team-mates.

“This is the club that wanted me and I’m glad they did,” he said.

“Everyone here is so good on the ball, it makes you try harder. You can see how much everyone wants to be here. The team spirit is unbelievable, everyone gets on so well.

“I just want to play every game and get a couple of goals as well as setting as many goals as possible for Danny Graham as well.”