We desperately need a winter break

Steve McClaren is lining up friendlies against Lillestrom and Rubin Kazan.

Newcastle have an 18 days break in action after this weekend?s trip to Chelsea, because they are out of the FA Cup and Manchester City reached the Capital One Cup final.

The Magpies squad are reported to be heading for the La Manga training complex in Spain.

Posted By: Charles21, Feb 9, 17:47:42