Roeder hopes for trio return

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder returns from UEFA Cup duty in Italy hoping for positive news about Damien Duff, Stephen Carr and Scott Parker ahead of tomorrow’s visit of Sheffield United.

The trio were all left in Newcastle this week to heal knocks as an inexperienced side was taken to Palermo. All three could be back on Saturday, but after their replacements secured a 1-0 win in Sicily, they may struggle to walk straight back into the starting XI.