Eddie Howe feels that Chris Wood's presence at Newcastle United was "underestimated" by some but admits he is not surprised by his glut of goals at Nottingham Forest. The New Zealand international struggled for goals at St James' Park and netted just four times in the Premier League for the Magpies.

While Murphy has been linked with a Nigeria call-up, a first England call-up has also been touted, with Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe asked about the prospect. “Thomas [Tuchel, England manager] will no doubt be looking carefully at all of our players that qualify to play for England,” Howe responded. “He has been at a number of games.

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Newcastle have a Carabao Cup final to look forward to in March but, after being hammered at Manchester City, Eddie Howe insists his players need to focus on their Premier League remit

Newcastle United could hand Lewis Miley his first Premier League start of the season against Nottingham Forest.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is demanding a response from his team after a disastrous showing against Man City