The draw witnessed the pairing of Boro against Spurs, where Mido played for two seasons, in one of the toughest all-Premiership ties.

Another tough encounter will see last season's runners-up Arsenal take on Sam Allardyce's Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium.

Blackburn Rovers will meet Birmingham, Liverpool will visit Reading and Fulham will entertain Bolton.

Holders Chelsea and Premiership champions Manchester United were given relatively easier draws, as the Blues will defend their title at Hull City, while United will host Coventry.

The only game remaining from the second round is the Nottingham Forest vs. Leicester City clash, which was abandoned after the collapse of City's Clive Clarke at half-time.

Third round draw in full:

Blackburn v Birmingham

Reading v Liverpool

Manchester United v Coventry

Tottenham v Middlesbrough

Hull v Chelsea

Blackpool v Southend

West Ham v Plymouth

Arsenal v Newcastle

Luton v Charlton

Manchester City v Norwich

Sheffield United v Morecambe

Sheffield Wednesday v Everton

Fulham v Bolton

Burnley v Portsmouth

Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest or Leicester

West Brom v Cardiff