Everton's Martinez backs Boro for Premier League return


Football - AFC Bournemouth v Everton - Barclays Premier League - Vitality Stadium, Dean Court - 28/11/15 Everton manager Roberto Martinez Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Paul Childs Livepic

(Reuters) - Middlesbrough have the quality to thrive in the Premier League and it is only a matter of time before they return to the top flight, Everton manager Roberto Martinez has said.

Everton take on the second tier side in their Capital One (League) Cup quarter-final later on Tuesday and Martinez is expecting a tough test from the side who are second in the table, having narrowly missed out on promotion last season.

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