NEWCASTLE striker Albert Luque will start the UEFA Cup clash with Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany tonight after escaping unhurt from a road accident.

James Milner is battling against a hip problem in an attempt to be fit for Newcastle’s UEFA Cup clash with Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany tomorrow night.

James Milner is battling against a hip problem ahead of Newcastle’s UEFA Cup clash with Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany tomorrow.

With Danny Gabbidon still out because of a knee injury, James Collins continued to partner Anton Ferdinand in the West Ham defence against Newcastle at Upton Park.

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness will not rush back midfielder Emre or defender Celestine Babayaro from injury for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership trip to West Ham.