Shearer all set for pivotal tie

Newcastle captain Alan Shearer believes this season’s UEFA Cup winners could be on the pitch at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus tonight.

The Magpies face Olympiakos on the Greek side’s patch hoping to be in a strong position to win the last-16 tie when it concludes at St James’ Park next Wednesday evening and the former England striker is relishing the heavyweight clash.