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Relief! Now let's get on with winning promotion.

That appeared to be the overwhelming reaction on the streets of Middlesbrough today as Boro fans gave their views on the return of Aitor Karanka.

Karanka missed Sunday's defeat at Charlton but it was confirmed he had returned to first team duties on Monday night.

Supporters give their opinions in the video above.

Attention is now turning to Friday night's game with promotion rivals Hull.

Karanka spoke to the club website today and called for fans to show how "big the club" is during that game.

He also denied that the club had wanted to sack him or that he had wanted to leave.

Steve Bruce's side have the opportunity to overtake Boro tonight when they face Nottingham Forest at home.

Karanka will speak to the media to preview that game on Thursday.