Viduka back to make his Mark as Newcastle take survival fight to Spurs

16 April 2009 13:50
Raring to go: Viduka could play a part at Tottenham[LNB]Newcastle striker Mark Viduka could return to play a part in the club's fight for Barclays Premier League survival at Tottenham on Sunday.   [LNB]The 33-year-old Australia international is back in full training after a long-standing Achilles problem and will travel with the rest of the party when they head south from Tyneside.   [LNB]Manager Alan Shearer said: 'Mark Viduka has trained for the majority of the week and will travel with us. He has trained well.   [LNB]'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.'[LNB]Shearer is hoping for further good news on the injury front with defender Steven Taylor due to resume full training tomorrow (Friday) and midfielder Joey Barton hoping to do the same next week to put himself in contention for the home clash with Portsmouth. [LNB]Striker Obafemi Martins remains a doubt with a groin problem, while full back Jose Enrique is struggling to make the game with the knee injury which kept him out of last Saturday's 1-1 draw at Stoke.  [LNB] The late-starters' league: Which mid-season managers have cut it in Premier League this term?Staying power: Sportsmail Online's club-by-club guide to the longest-serving stars in the Premier LeagueBeattie points the finger at Newcastle defender Bassong over head injuryNewcastle coach Dowie: There was no bust-up between Shearer and MartinsNEWCASTLE UNITED FC

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