Dyer returns to Magpies squad

Kieron Dyer makes a surprise return to the Newcastle squad for tomorrow’s Carling Cup third-round tie with Grimsby.

The England midfielder has been battling a hamstring problem but is deemed fit enough to return while manager Graeme Souness has also included midfielders Scott Parker and Emre, and defenders Titus Bramble and Celestine Babayaro in the travelling party as he fulfils his pledge to send his strongest squad to Blundell Park.

However Stephen Carr has joined Michael Owen, Craig Moore, Lee Bowyer and Steve Harper on the injured list although Souness expects to have the England striker back in his plans for Sunday’s game at West Brom.

Team (from): Given, Taylor, Babayaro, Ramage, Boumsong, Bramble, Elliott, Parker, Emre, Dyer, Clark, N’Zogbia, Solano, Shearer, Chopra, Ameobi, Faye, Brittain, Caig.