Following Schwarzer's move to Fulham, manager Gareth Southgate appeared ready to hand either Aussie Jones or Ross Turnbull the chance to fill the number one spot at the Riverside Stadium.

However, reports in the English tabloid press claim the Boro boss has had a change of heart.

Liverpool keeper Scott Carson has emerged as his choice to replace Schwarzer with The Mirror saying Middlesbrough are ready to hijack an $8m deal which would see Carson join Premier League new boys Stoke City.

Schwarzer recently spoke of his confidence in Jones saying: "I know Brad well from the Socceroos.

“He’s pretty laid back but he’s very serious about his goalkeeping, he wants to be the best. He’s an excellent shot-stopper."