Eddie Howe says he will not tell Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon to wind his neck in when representing the black and whites.
The January signing from Everton was named in the starting line-up at Aston Villa last weekend just a week after a flashpoint with Howe at Brentford when he was subbed late in the game. Since then Howe has made it clear that there are no issues between the pair and his selection at Villa Park sent out that exact message.
Unfortunately for Gordon he could do nothing to prevent Newcastle from losing but Howe said: "We want all that passion, all that enthusiasm and drive that he has. To help develop himself and improve his game.
