Can the academy graduate wing wizard fill the gap left by the departure of Stewart Downing to Aston Villa...?
This highly-rated England under-21 burst on to the scene at The Riverside during 2007-08 with a string of impressive performances.
Johnson returned to Boro after a successful loan spell with Championship side Watford and the Academy graduate, who was a member of the club’s 2004 FA Youth Cup-winning side, forced his way into the manager’s thinking as his goal-shy side continued to struggle.
Despite competition from Downing, Johnson provided the spark for Boro’s improvement in the second half of 2007-08. This tricky winger with an eye for goal is fast becoming one of English football’s most-talked about young players.