 Austrian international Pogatetz enjoys playing in the FA Cup (Getty) |
Middlesbrough defender Emanuel Pogatetz is keen to set about Sheffield United in Sunday's FA Cup fifth round tie at Bramall Lane. The Austrian international believes Boro are in rich form and is looking forward to helping the club extend their Cup run in South Yorkshire.
He told BBC Tees: "The FA Cup is a big competition and Sheffield United away will be a tough game.
"If we are at our best we'll be in the next round and end on a high."
 | Pogatetz in profile Pogatetz joined Boro from Bayer Leverkusen for up to �1.8m in 2005 He was banned for 24 weeks after one tackle left an opponent with a broken leg while at Spartak Moscow 'Mad Dog' made his first appearance for Austria in 17 months against Germany in February 2008 |
Sunday's game could see a first start for new striker Afonso Alves after his substitute appearance against Fulham and Pogatetz believes the Brazilian will have a big impact when he settles at the Riverside.
"I think he's not 100% fit yet but you can see his ability in training already, he's scoring goals and that's what he's here for," he added.
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