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Eddie Howe hails 'incredible' Dan Burn and answers question about Newcastle United changing defence

Eddie Howe says he will only change his back four if he feels it is the right decision to win the next game with Newcastle United.

Tweaking the back four and bringing Matt Targett back was high on the topic list for fans after the 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa. But in fairness Howe's team have won five of the last six games and are in their highest position at this time of the season in years.

Whether life is as simple as switching Targett for Dan Burn is something only Howe can decide. But he was open in his response to the possibility.

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