When fit, the German giant is a ferocious striker of the ball. Just ask Alan Shearer...
The giant defender was snapped up by Boro for £6m in August 2006 but his time at The Riverside has been blighted by a series of serious injuries.
The powerful centre-back began his career at Chelsea, who had been monitoring his progress as a junior at German club Union Berlin.
Huth made his debut in English football in May 2002, coming on as a substitute as Chelsea lost 3-1 to Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. His all-action displays encouraged Boro to splash the cash and, after a series of injury problems, Southgate will enjoy having a fully fit Huth in his squad.