Magpies’ injury worries mount

NEWCASTLE could be without three of their most important players for Thursday’s vital UEFA Cup quarter-final tie at Sporting Lisbon.

Following Sunday’s 1-0 Premiership defeat at Tottenham, Graeme Souness revealed that Alan Shearer, goalkeeper Shay Given and midfielder Kieron Dyer could all miss the game.

Although they lead 1-0 from the first leg, Souness’ side can expect a tough test against the Portuguese side.