Eddie Howe says that Chris Wood will be one of the first names on his team sheet against Southampton. The New Zealand international centre-forward is still searching for his opening goal in Newcastle colours after seven games but Howe insists it doesn't just boil down to goals.
Howe has a limited choice anyway when it comes to centre-forwards with Callum Wilson ruled out until the latter stages of the campaign and only Dwight Gayle - not deemed a target man - as a recognised striker in terms of back-up. Of course, Howe also has Joelinton as an option but the £40million man is having an incredible season in midfield.
In theory, Howe could move rejuvenated Joelinton back into his attack to accommodate Bruno Guimaraes in midfield but the head coach has a group of players pushing for starts from the sidelines.
