Eddie Howe has underlined the importance of being able to rest players as Newcastle United's season hits crunch time.
With 13 matches remaining, Newcastle could still end up any three of the European competitions and are in a good position in the Premier League. Only a drastic slide in results would see Newcastle miss out on Europe completely now.
Howe left Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson and Jamaal Lascelles out of his team last weekend, and when asked about selection, he said today: "It is vital that you have the opportunity to do that (rest players) from time to time. It is a long season with cups and Premier League.
