Jamaal Lascelles is "ready" to play his part in Newcastle United's season-defining cup double this week.
That is the view of his head coach Eddie Howe who has been impressed with the skipper's attitude despite a lack of game-time this term. Since Newcastle were relegated in 2016, Lascelles has been a mainstay in the United starting line-up and has captained the team.
This season he has started one Premier League game and two League Cup ties. When asked about his captain's status going into a huge week, Howe said: "His professionalism strikes me every time I see Jamaal around the training ground. "On the training pitch he has been first class.
