Aston Villa midfielder Isaiah Osbourne has joined Marcus Bent in moving to Middlesbrough on loan as new boss Gordon Strachan continues to re-shape his squad at the Riverside Stadium.

Osbourne, 21, has arrived on a two-month loan from Villa Park and Strachan believes he can add some much needed steel to his engien room after seeing his troops lose 1-0 to Plymouth last weekend.

"He's not a flair player, he's what I'd call a continuity player, but he'll also give us strength, height and get about the pitch," he told the club's official website.

Osbourne meanwhile, is excited to be learning from Strachan and is keen to get games under his belt after failing to make a single first-team appearances for Martin O'Neill's men this season.

"I'm very happy to be here," said Osbourne. "Middlesbrough feels like a Premier League club, while I'm looking forward to working with Gordon Strachan.

"I'm here for two months and right now I'm looking no further than that but hopefully I will play a few games and can help the team.

"I played for Forest in the Championship last season so I know a little bit about what it's about. I know it's a lot quicker than the Premier, that's for sure!"