Robson backs Boro for replay win

Middlesbrough goalscorer Barry Robson has warned Sunderland they have every confidence of winning the replay at home after holding on for a draw at the Stadium of Light in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Robson scored a sweet left-footed volley to give Boro a first-half lead, but they had to settle for a replay after the Scotland midfielder gave away possession and allowed Fraizer Campbell to fire home an equaliser after the break.

"That was a bit of slackness from myself and I'm disappointed," Robson told ITV of losing possession.

"It was a simple little task, but it happens, top footballers do it so we'll move on."

And Robson was adamant Boro would back themselves at home, having matched Sunderland for long stretches today.

"I think there are a few players in our team who have played at a higher level. We know what to expect, we're used to it. Credit to them, but we look forward to the next game and we think we can beat them playing at home."