Moyes Took Chance - But It Backfired!

Last updated : 08 October 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor
He was unhappy with his side's first-half performance and their defending for the goals, and Johnson's situation simply increased his frustration.

England strikers Michael Owen and Andrew Johnson enjoyed mixed fortunes as Newcastle struck late to see off Everton.

Both men came off the bench to score in a 3-2 win for the Magpies at St James' Park, but while Owen will join up with Steve McClaren's squad on Tuesday ahead of the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Estonia and Russia, Johnson will undergo surgery on a fresh ankle problem on Monday.
David Moyes: "He is having an ankle operation on Monday. He will be out for probably three to four weeks.

"It is a big blow for Everton. We have known for a wee while he has had a problem with his ankle, and he has also been carrying a groin injury, which kept him out recently.

"With the international break - unfortunately for England - it is probably the best time to get his ankle sorted now.

"It's something we have known about for a week or two.

"We just know he has got a problem and Andy wants it sorted, so we have to get that done."