Newcastle United look to have survived the World Cup break with almost a clean bill of health ahead of domestic football returning to our screens next week. The Magpies sent six players to the Qatar showpiece with everything crossed they would come back injury-free for the Premier League return on Boxing day.
Newcastle forward Callum Wilson had to shake off a small knock during England's knockout campaign but trained with the Three Lions the day before France brought their campaign to an end. The rest of the St James' Park players in the Middle East look to have escaped without any fitness issues.
Joelinton and Chris Wood both limped off during Newcastle's 5-0 win over Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia last week but Eddie Howe has moved to play down the severity of those problems. “I think Chris has just got a back problem,” the Newcastle boss said.
