Supporter's Player of the Year for 2003/2004 Ian Westlake is Town's only doubt ahead of the Dale Roberts testimonial match against Newcastle United on Wednesday night. Westlake was unable to train with the team this morning due to an abscess on his wisdom tooth causing him to pay a visit to the dentist, but Manager Joe Royle is optimistic the midfielder will make it: " We'll see how he is, but otherwise it's the same squad of 17 from Saturday, plus Scott Mitchell, who is available again. We'll see how Westy is in the morning as he's been in a lot of pain overnight".
Blues Captain Jim Magilton was back in training today and will be included despite a sore foot.
Sir Bobby Robson has indicated that Alan Shearer will be in the line-up, while former Town favourites, Titus Bramble, Darren Ambrose and Kieron Dyer will also be involved.
Town squad:
Barron
Bent
Bowditch
Counago
Davis
De Vos
Diallo
Kuqi
Horlock
Magilton
Miller
Mitchell
Murray
Naylor
Price
Richards
Westlake
Wilnis
Tickets are still available for this match, kick-off 7.45pm and cash turnstiles will be in operation.
