Leeds midfielder Alex Mowatt is hoping to prove his fitness in time to face Middlesbrough in Monday nights Sky Bet Championship clash at Elland Road, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.30pm. Mowatt, who has missed the last four matches due to a thigh injury, was scheduled to play 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Sheffield United on Friday.Head coach Steve Evans is still without Chris Wood as the striker works his way back from a second hamstring problem, which has kept him out of the last two games. Full-back Gaetano Berardi (ankle) is expected to return to full training next week, while midfielder Luke Murphy and defender Sol Bamba are pushing for recalls. Highlights from Middlesbroughs 1-1 draw at MK Dons last Tuesday January signing Jordan Rhodes is still waiting for his first Middlesbrough start after two appearances as a substitute since his £9m switch from Blackburn.However, his injury-time equaliser at MK Dons, which sent Boro back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table on Tuesday evening, may have persuaded head coach Aitor Karanka the time is right to throw him in. Defender Daniel Ayala is battling his way back to full fitness after the ankle problem which saw him miss out in midweek and could return but full-back George Friend remains on the sidelines with a fractured shoulder blade.Alex Baptiste, who suffered a double leg fracture in pre-season, is likely to step up his comeback in the reserves next week while fellow defender Damia Abella continues to work his way back from a knee ligament injury.Watch Leeds United v Middlesbrough, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.30pm on Monday night. 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Wes Morgan celebrates giving Leicester the lead And Ranieri believes his players further answered any doubters by capitalising on Saturdays draw between nearest rivals Tottenham and Liverpool.It was a good answer to the Premier League because now everybody is waiting for us after the Liverpool v Tottenham draw, Ranieri said. We gave a very good answer.I am very calm. We believe in what we are doing, we believe its a magical season and believe next season wont be the same, but then we try.We try to do our best. Other teams can win 3-0, 4-0, we have to fight to win 1-0. We must be focused in our way. Graeme Souness and Peter Schmeichel analyse Danny Simpson blocking Sadio Manes goal-bound shot with his arm The result was Leicesters fourth straight 1-0 win but Ranieri told Sky Sports he was satisfied with another slender victory.It was a fantastic effort because Southampton came here with a lot of confidence after their win against Liverpool, Ranieri said.They closed all the space behind them, with five at the back, three midfielders and with (Graziano) Pelle as the anchor man up front with (Sadio) Mane around him.We started well and wanted to score immediately but it was difficult after they kept possession. Mane had a fantastic chance but (Danny) Simpson made a fantastic save. We scored a goal and had another one or two chances to close the match but 1-0 was OK, we got a clean sheet and three points so step by step it was good. Southampton manager Ronald Koeman felt his side should have had two penalties against Leicester Ronald Koeman was aggrieved his side were denied a penalty on two occasions at the King Power Stadium, the first of which saw Simpson deny Manes goal-bound effort with his arm shortly before Morgans 38th-minute winner.ddddddddddddAsked whether he thought Simpson was lucky to escape punishment, Ranieri added: The ball was very close to Simpson while he was running.If it doesnt touch his arm then it would have touched his flank. It is not as though his arm was far from the body, it was very close.Southampton were unable to find a way through the Leicester defence as the Foxes held on for a win that left them on the brink of a most unlikely title success - but Ranieri sounded a final note of caution.. Leicester captain Wes Morgan gives his thoughts after scoring the only goal of the game against Southampton I enjoy it a lot when we keep clean sheets, I am very happy, he said. I enjoy every minute because we are dreaming.It is important for us to make a good performance because if we do, and win the match, we will be happier. It is important for us to take things step by step and focus on the next match.It is important for us to remain calm, to maintain our feet on the ground, train well and then concentrate during the match. Also See: Morgan winner boosts title bid Koeman fumes at clear pens 1-0 to the champions? WATCH: Was Simpson fortunate? ' ' '