Defender Jonathan Woodgate made his first Boro start at Blackpool since a 3-0 Capital One Cup win at Oldham at the end of August and got his first pitch minutes all season.
But he insists that far from being frustrated he is delighted that good display by other players are keeping him out.
“No one likes not playing but I am at the age now where I look at the bigger picture,” he said. “It’s not all about me, it’s about the team. The young lads – Ben, Ken, Dani – whoever is playing at the back is doing fantastic.
“I don’t deserve to play when they are playing that well so I’ve got no complaints.
“They are doing their job and if Middlesbrough get in the Premier League, job done. If I don’t play, I don’t play.
“Just because I’ve played at this club or that club or wherever it doesn’t mean that I demand a start. No way. And I wouldn’t expect that. I’m 35 now. The young lads are doing great and I hope it continues.
“You get disappointed, of course, But it’s all about the bigger picture. I just want the team to go up, whoever plays. And they’ve been playing well
“I understand that. We’ve all on the same wavelength. And it’s just good to be part of the team and the club.”
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