Viduka could return at the weekend

Australian and Newcastle United striker Mark Viduka could return this weekend to help Alan Shearer and crew in their battle for survival.

Viduka has missed the significant part of the season due to an Achillies problem.

Manager Alan Shearer said :

Mark Viduka has trained for the majority of the week and will travel with us. He has trained well.

"He's obviously got a huge amount of talent and we believe if we can keep him fit, then he will play a big part in helping us.

Shearer hopes to have Steven Taylor in full training on Friday and Joey Barton do the same next week.

Striker,Obafemi Martins remains a doubt with his groin problem as well as Jose Enqrique.

Newcastle play Spurs on Sunday.