Carr set to make Magpies debut

STEPHEN CARR is ready to make his debut for Newcastle in their Barclays Premiership opener with Middlesbrough on Saturday.

That is the only good news for Bobby Robson as the United boss tries to put a side together despite the conjunctivitis outbreak at St James’ Park and injuries to key players.

Carr, signed from Tottenham this week, said: “I’m fit enough for selection if the manager needs me at Middlesbrough on Saturday.