Dyer set for Magpies return

Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer will return to the starting line-up for Sunday’s vital Barclays Premiership clash with Portsmouth.

The 27-year-old was rested for Thursday night’s 2-1 UEFA Cup victory over Celta Vigo, but like £10m (€15m) striker Obafemi Martins and skipper Scott Parker, is expected to resume against Pompey.