The centre-forward was on the bench the last time Newcastle reached the Carabao Cup final but a lot has changed since then

It’s been a difficult few days for the Toon, with a foot injury ruling Lewis Hall out for the remainder of the season and Anthony Gordon set to miss the side’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool through suspension. Howe will also be without Sven Botman for the foreseeable future as the Dutch central defender requires surgery on his knee.