Newcastle United double injury boost as Eddie Howe makes three changes for Wolves clash

Eddie Howe has made three changes from the 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, which took place before the two-week international break, and recalled Fabian Schar, Lewis Hall and Jacob Murphy.

Schar returns after serving a three-game suspension to replace Emil Krafth at centre-half. Krafth is fit enough to make the bench, despite withdrawing from the Sweden squad with a knock. The other changes see Hall come in for Lloyd Kelly at left-back and Jacob Murphy for Harvey Barnes.

Meanwhile, Joe Willock is named on the bench after missing Spurs game due to a thigh injury.

Newcastle are unbeaten at the start of the new season but Howe is still looking for improvements. He said: “We've had some very good results - really pleased with the start we have made in what is a difficult league. Performance-wise, we haven't hit top gear. We are going into a spell where we have difficult games away from home."

"Everyone, as far as we know, has come back and is in good shape. It has been productive for us, with some good training, so I have been pleased. We've given the lads a rest and then started our preparation towards Wolves.

"(It's been a) very tough start for Wolves. They played very well in their last game against Nottingham Forest. (They're) always tough opponents, lot of respect for Gary O’Neil and the job he has done there. He is very tactically astute so we will be prepared for a tough game."

Newcastle United starting XI: Nick Pope, Tino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Bruno Guimaraes, Sean Longstaff, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak. Subs: Martin Dubravka, Kieran Trippier, Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes, Emil Krafth, Will Osula, Miguel Almiron, Lloyd Kelly, Joe Willock.