Fabricio Coloccini has returned to the Newcastle United starting side for tonight's Europa League clash with Maritimo at St James' Park.

The Magpies captain has missed the last two games due to a domestic suspension.

Papiss Cisse also comes into the team and will lead the attack with Sammy Ameobi.

Vurnon Anita is joined in midfield by Gael Bigirimana, Hatem Ben Arfa and Sylvain Marveaux.

Newcastle: Krul; Simpson, S Taylor, Coloccini, Santon; Anita, Bigirimana,Ben Arfa, Marveaux; Sammy Ameobi, Cisse