But minutes later the burly striker combined with Kieron Dyer on the right to send Domi through.

BBC: Phillips brace earns derby draw

Henry had the beating of fellow Frenchman and Newcastle fullback Didier Domi.

BBC: Magpies deny goal-shy Gunners

Robson's shellshocked men went searching for an immediate reply, with Domi twice going close to pulling a goal back for the home team.

BBC: Shearer

Bobby Robson is certain to be without Franck Dumas, Didier Domi, Alain Goma, Steve Howey and Andy Griffin along with new injury victims Laurent Charvet and Alessandro Pistone.

BBC: Ginola out of tune with Toon

"I'm not surprised that they want to play there because it's the best league, but I am surprised by just how many French players have gone there at the same time, " former Newcastle and France player Didier Domi told CNN.

CNN: A taxing time for French football?