Robert looking for Champions League return

Last updated : 26 August 2002 By Luke Thornhill
Thanks to a Kieron Dyer strike United go into Wednesday's game with a one goal advantage, but it will still be a strong side which dons the black and white shirts to take to the field.

Robert has missed the start of the season as he recovered from a stress fracture in a vertebrae says that he wants to play some part against the Bosnian champions.

"I have recoveed well, I hope the manager will maybe put me on the bench on Wednesday night, and then it would be good if I could play for half an hour," he said today.

"That game is a big match for Newcastle, and it will also be big for me if I am allowed to play.

"All of the team know how important the match is, we all want to play in Europe against the best players in the world."