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Eddie Howe confirms Newcastle 'knocks' as he delivers Schar and Bruno fitness updates

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says that Fabian Schar should be fit to face Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James' Park this weekend.

The Swiss centre-back missed the 2-0 defeat at Man City with a head wound but has trained this week. Schar's return would leave Howe with a tough decision with skipper Jamaal Lascelles performing well away to the Citizens.

Howe, speaking at his press conference ahead of the Wolves clash the head coach spoke of Schar's chances of starting, he said: "We hope Fabian Schär will be in the squad. He's trained well this week so I'm pleased to see him back.

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