Newcastle ready for Pongolle test

The nineteen-year-old former Le Havre forward hit a stunning brace on his last visit to St James' Park as part of a France under-16 team that eased to a 4-0 win over their English counterparts in May 2001.

With the Reds' attacking options severely depleted by the injuries to Harry Kewell and Michael Owen, Gerard Houllier will be eager to see his young marksman on target again tomorrow.