Shearer To Return vs Pompey

By Matthew Jones
December 10 2004

Alan Shearer, who has recovered from a recent injury, will be welcomed back into the squad this weekend, as Newcastle take on Portsmouth at St James' Park. It is believed that Shearer will be put straight into the squad in place of Patrick Kluivert, who struggling with fitness.

SOUNESS SAID: "Alan is back in the squad on Saturday so that is a boost for us, but there is a slight doubt over Patrick.

"We will have a few tough decsions to make between now and kick off time, but to be honest I'd much rather have those decisions to make rather than have the team pick itself."

SQUAD FROM: Ambrose, Ameobi, Bellamy, Bernard, Bramble, Bowyer, Dyer, Elliott, Given, Harper, Hughes, Jenas, Johnsen, Kluivert, Milner, Robert, Shearer, Taylor.