Toon goalkeeper Steve Harper will face Liverpool reserves tonight at Whitley Park (kick-off 7pm).

Tim Krul has moved to Carlisle United on loan and Harper is set to shake off the cobwebs with an appearance for Richard Money's team.

Harper has not made a single first team appearance this season, with Shay Given being prefered even in Carling Cup ties (v Coventry City and Spurs) ... when the Easington-born goalkeeper usually gets a place.

United reserves lost 1-0 at Everton last week.