Newcastle could be handed a major boost ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Dynamo Kiev if back injury victim Kieron Dyer is deemed fit enough to start.
Defender Nikos Dabizas is available after sitting out the 1-0 victory over Juventus through suspension, but Craig Bellamy completes his three-match European ban.
Manager Bobby Robson has a fitness concern over Nolberto Solano, who damaged an ankle in the 2-1 Premiership win over Charlton at the weekend, but Lomana LuaLua is included after recovering from a knee injury and Steve Harper will take over in goal from Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given.
Filed by James Boylan.
