Solano happy to be back in the fold

NEWCASTLE midfielder Nolberto Solano has reaffirmed his commitment to the cause after being handed a challenge by Bobby Robson.

The 69-year-old was furious when his Peruvian international refused to have a pain-killing injection to allow him to play with a bruised toe at Southampton last weekend, and warned him he would have to fight for his place when he returned to full fitness.

But Solano answered his manager with an excellent display in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Fulham, scoring a superb first goal and contributing throughout to another good team performance as United climbed back into the top four.