Solano lays down challenge to Magpies

Newcastle midfielder Nolberto Solano has challenged his team-mates to kick-start their season by launching their Champions League campaign in style against Dynamo Kiev tonight.

The 27-year-old Peruvian went through his paces at the Olympic Stadium with the rest of Bobby Robson’s squad last night as the Magpies completed preparations for their first taste in five years of Europe’s biggest club competition.