Eddie Howe has made it clear that Matt Targett's time will come again in Newcastle United's starting XI.
The £15million man has started just four games this season after picking up a leg injury early in the campaign then seeing Dan Burn leapfrong him into the left-back slot he made his own last term. Targett has been an unused sub in three of the last four matches but is back in contention for the League Cup clash against Crystal Palace.
When asked about Targett's situation, Howe told the Chronicle Live: "Matt has trained very, very well behind the scenes. "He's very keen to play and I wouldn't say he is happy not to play.