Jonjo Shelvey will be eased back into the fold at Newcastle United after making Eddie Howe's matchday squad for the first time this season at the weekend. Shelvey was an unused substitute for the 0-0 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford as the Magpies struggled in front of goal.
The creative midfielder has been on the treatment table since early August and was expected to be missing until after the winter World Cup. Howe has confirmed Shelvey will return before the showpiece but only after he has improved his fitness.
"Jonjo's a huge personality, huge player," the Newcastle boss told reporters. "I'd love to have been able to bring him on today but it was probably difficult to do that.
