Shearer in squad for Gateshead

By Matthew Jones
August 9 2002

Newcastle will take a strong squad boasting Alan Shearer and several other senior players to face Gateshead in a friendly on Friday night.

Newcastle will take a strong squad boasting Alan Shearer and several other senior players to face Gateshead in a friendly on Friday night.

Skipper Shearer will be joined by midfielders Jermaine Jenas, Clarence Acuna and Christian Bassedas, who will all be hoping to make an impression against the cash-strapped UniBond League club in a bid to press their first-team claims.

The same goes for fringe defenders Robbie Elliott, Andy Griffin, Marcelino and Wayne Quinn.
Up front, Carl Cort is likely to start as he seeks to get back on the goal trail after a morale-sapping spell without finding the net.

The game is being played to raise funds for Gateshead, who face extinction.

Kick-off at the International Stadium is at 7:30pm.