Premiership: Dyer told to stake England claim

Newcastle boss Bobby Robson has challenged midfielder Kieron Dyer to battle his way into Sven-Goran Eriksson’s World Cup squad as he prepares for his long-awaited comeback.

The 22-year-old could be handed a return to first-team football as a substitute against former club Ipswich next weekend, and Robson is urging him to use what remains of the season as a springboard to achieve his summer dream.