Newcastle United return to action this Saturday with a Premier League trip to Brighton & Hove Albion (kick-off 3pm).
Eddie Howe’s squad is understood to have come through the international break unscathed, with only Lewis Miley feeling an injury. The midfielder withdrew from the England under-21s squad but should be available for the visit to the South Coast.
The Magpies are also set to be boosted by the return of £38million summer signing Jacob Ramsey, who has missed the last seven games with an ankle injury. Yoane Wissa remains sidelined, as do Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento, which leaves the team light at full-back.
That could see Dan Burn once again start at left-back. The Blyth-born defender broke his hand during the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest last time out but is able to continuing playing as normal.
The long trip to Brighton marks the start of seven games in 23 days, so Howe knows he will have to manage his squad carefully to try and prevent further injuries.
Here’s how Newcastle are predicted to line-up at the Amex Stadium this weekend:
9. RW: Jacob Murphy (in for Anthony Elanga)
Elanga has been away with Sweden whereas Murphy has stayed on Tyneside, which gives Howe the perfect reason to recall the latter. | Getty Images
10. LW: Anthony Gordon
Harvey Barnes is an option but when Gordon is fit and available, he usually gets the nod. | Getty Images
11. ST: Nick Woltemade
Woltemade has taken to life on Tyneside like a duck to water, even if certain people in Germany have tried to talk down one of their own. | Getty Images