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Allan Saint-Maximin to miss Everton as Eddie Howe builds up praise on Jacob Murphy

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe feels that Thursday night's trip to Everton could come to soon for Allan Saint-Maximin.

The Toon winger has not been in action since the emphatic 5-1 win away to West Ham at the London Stadium and has been in France recovering from a hamstring issue. But Howe now has the ex-Nice man back at the training ground and his building back up to a comeback.

Speaking about Saint-Maximin's chances for Everton, Howe - who should have Fabian Schar available despite a hamstring concern - said: "I think Everton will be too early for Maxi. "With Fabian, I don’t know how he is yet. We’ve got a couple of knocks in there."

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