Parker faces late check for Magpies

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder will make a late check on skipper Scott Parker ahead of tomorrow night’s UEFA Cup cash with Zulte Waregem.

Parker missed the 3-1 first leg victory in Belgium last week with a tight hamstring and is unlikely to be risked, although Nolberto Solano, who was sent home today after reporting with a sore throat, is expected to be fit.