Jacob Murphy has played his way into contention for a starting place at Newcastle United, according to Eddie Howe. The Magpies winger has been Howe's most-used substitutes of late, starting a mere seven times but playing 818 minutes of football this term.
Murphy impressed off the bench against both Manchester United and Manchester City, almost finding the net at Wembley as Newcastle sought a way back in the Carabao Cup final. With changes potentially on the cards for the north east outfit this weekend, Murphy could be thrown in from the outset.
“I think he’s done very well off the bench this year but that’s not to say that’s his sole role," Howe told reporters on Friday. "He’s done well when he’s come on in the last few games and that’s not lost on me. He’s pushing to start and there’s no doubting his qualities.”
