By Middlesbrough FC

Luke Ayling says he can't wait for the new season to start after committing his future to Boro.

The right-back was a big hit on loan from Leeds United last season, and has now made that switch permanent with a two-year contract.

Ayling says the end of last season came just too soon for in-form Boro, and he's excited to get cracking on a full campaign with Michael Carrick's side.