Newcastle United captain Alan Shearer has been charged by UEFA's disciplinary committee for allegedly elbowing Inter Milan's Fabio Cannavaro during their Champions League clash.

The blow appeared to catch Cannavaro on the back of the head.

A UEFA spokesman said: "Disciplinary proceedings have been instigated against Alan Shearer on the basis of video evidence.

"A decision will be made on the case by UEFA's control and disciplinary commission on Friday afternoon."

Newcastle, who lost the game 4-1, had had Craig Bellamy sent off before the incident for tangling with Marco Materazzi.