Robson taking no chances

Newcastle boss Bobby Robson took no chances for tonight’s crucial Champions League qualifier against NK Zeljeznicar as he sent out his strongest available team to finish off the job.

There was only one change to the side which won 1-0 at the Olympski Kosevo Stadium in Sarajevo a fortnight ago with Gary Speed, who returned to action in place of Hugo Viana at Manchester City on Saturday, keeping his place in the starting line-up.

There was a return for the Portuguese 19-year-old, however, as fellow teenager Jermaine Jenas made way.

Zeljo manager Amar Osim made two changes to the side which started the home leg as skipper Bulend Biscevic returned from suspension in place of Sanjin Mesic and Sanjin Radonja took over from injured dangerman Almir Gredic.