Rehabilitated Butt to captain Magpies

NICKY BUTT will complete his Newcastle rehabilitation tonight when he will be captain for the UEFA Cup clash with Zulte Waregem.

The 32-year-old midfielder appeared to be on his way out of St James’ Park two seasons ago when he went out on loan to Birmingham after a disappointing campaign on Tyneside.

However, the star of England’s 2002 World Cup finals campaign has rediscovered his best form under Glenn Roeder and with Scott Parker having withdrawn from the squad for the trip to Belgium with a tight hamstring, the manager had no qualms about asking the 32-year-old to lead the team out at the Jules Otten Stadium.