Caldwell clinches it for lucky Magpies

Newcastle 2 Middlesbrough 0

The Scottish international, included for the first time since March 2001 because of a defensive crisis, pounced on an error by Boro goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to prod home his side’s second goal three minutes from time after Shola Ameobi had scored the opener.

It was hard luck on Schwarzer who produced superb stops from Alan Shearer, Hugo Viana and Kieron Dyer to keep the Teessiders in contention on a night when the scoreline did not properly reflect what was a tough battle.