Sol Campbell in the frame for Newcastle debut after emerging unscathed from another reserve run-out

08 September 2010 09:38
Fitness bid: Newcastle's Sol Campbell[LNB]Sol Campbell pressed his claim for a first-team debut with Newcastle on Saturday by completing 60 minutes of a reserve match against Liverpool.[LNB] The former England defender joined the newly-promoted Magpies from Arsenal on a free transfer in the summer but has taken his time rebuilding his fitness rather than rushing into Premier League action. [LNB]But Campbell has now come through two reserve run-outs and could now be in the frame for Newcastle's match against Blackpool at St James' Park on Saturday. [LNB]The 36-year-old centre back was substituted after an hour with Newcastle Reserves 2-1 up, but the Reds fought back to draw the game with a late equaliser. [LNB]The defender also played against fierce rivals Sunderland's reserves at the Stadium of Light last week.[LNB] Colin Young: Campbell gives Toon boss Hughton big selection headacheCampbell tells Newcastle hotshot Carroll not to get carried awayHughton targets fresh Newcastle deal but boss puts talks on the backburnerNEWCASTLE UNITED FC

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