Shearer back for Newcastle

Alan Shearer returned to the Newcastle starting line-up as coach John Carver attempted to hand over the reins to Graeme Souness with three more points in the bank.

Alan Shearer returned to the Newcastle starting line-up as coach John Carver attempted to hand over the reins to Graeme Souness with three more points in the bank.

Shearer, who was named only as a substitute by Sir Bobby Robson in his final match in charge, returned at the expense of Dutch international Patrick Kluivert, while there was also a recall for midfielder Kieron Dyer.

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