No new worries for Birmingham
Alex McLeish has no fresh major injury problems as Birmingham return to Newcastle for the first time since last season’s 5-1 win in the FA Cup.
Gary McSheffrey has a minor hip injury suffered against Portsmouth a fortnight ago but will be available, while Garry O’Connor confirmed his fitness after a recent groin problem by playing 90 minutes for the reserves.
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