Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon is still suffering from an inflammation of his knee and is unlikely to feature in the Barclays Premiership clash against Newcastle at St James’ Park.
Hossam Ghaly is available after a thigh complaint, skipper Ledley King was rested in midweek, while Didier Zokora returns from suspension.
Jermaine Jenas (ankle) and Robbie Keane (knee) remain sidelined.
Team (from): Robinson, Cerny, Chimbonda, Lee, Dawson, King, Assou-Ekotto, Stalteri, Davenport, Gardner, Zokora, Davids, Tainio, Murphy, Ghaly, Malbranque, Ziegler, Huddlestone, Berbatov, Mido, Defoe.