Team News: Fabricio Coloccini returns for Newcastle

Captain Fabricio Coloccini has returned to the Newcastle United starting lineup for this afternoon's home fixture against Bolton Wanderers.

The Argentine will partner Mike Williamson in defence, while James Perch has moved into a more advanced midfield role.

Kevin Davies will lead the line for visiting Bolton, who have Mark Davies in the centre of midfield.

Newcastle: Krul; Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini, Santon; Cabaye, Perch, Gutierrez; Ben Arfa, Ba, Cisse

Bolton: Bogdan; Steinsson, Wheater, Ream, Ricketts; Eagles, M Davies, Pratley, Reo-Coker, Petrov; K Davies