The Evening Gazette said on Tuesday that "Mido looked in spectacular shape after working on his fitness back home in Egypt, emphasizing the point in a skin-tight red T-shirt."

The 25-year old striker had a poor last season, plagued by injuries as he missed most of Boro's campaign.

Mido had a special training program in Egypt under the supervision of Middlesbrough's fitness coach.

Meanwhile, new signings Marvin Emnes and Didier Digard joined up with their team-mates for the first time.

Captain George Boateng missed the session as he is on the verge of moving to Hull City, while Sanli Tuncay has been given an extra fortnight off following his exertions for EURO 2008 semi-finalists Turkey.