Eddie Howe has hailed his centre-back pairing of Fabian Schar and Sven Botman and feels they would deserve to be in the PFA team of the year for 2022/23.
The Switzerland international and big-money summer signing from Lille last summer have formed a fine understanding in the heart of the Newcastle United defensive rearguard. And after pre-season began with stiff competition in the ranks from Dan Burn and skipper Jamaal Lascelles, the pair have fought off their nearest rivals for the centre-back spots this term.
Howe said: "Statistically, they would make a great case for being in the shake-up for that (PFA team of the year). They have both been really consistent.
