Given hungry for top spot

Shay Given will lead Newcastle out at the Commerzbank Arena on Thursday night under orders to complete a remarkable UEFA Cup job.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2006 - 07:21

Shay Given will lead Newcastle out at the Commerzbank Arena on Thursday night under orders to complete a remarkable UEFA Cup job.

The 30-year-old Irishman will captain the Magpies in the absence of the injured Scott Parker and is determined to return to Tyneside with at least the point they need against Eintracht Frankfurt to secure top spot in Group H.

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