Shearer is doubly confident

ALAN SHEARER headed into one of the biggest weeks of his Newcastle career confident that he can emerge with his trophy dreams still intact.

The 34-year-old striker will lead his side out against Sporting Lisbon to defend a 1-0 UEFA Cup quarter-final lead in Portugal tonight.

And he will hope to head for Cardiff and an FA Cup semi-final date with Man United on Sunday, having helped take his home-town club a step closer to a first trophy in 36 years.