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Lee Ryder

Newcastle United striker talked up by Eddie Howe as England man faces late fitness test

Eddie Howe says that Chris Wood is adapting brilliantly to Newcastle United's front-foot football this season.

When Wood arrived as a £25million from Burnley last season, United were deep in trouble in the Premier League and the Magpies had to carve out results. This term has seen Howe's team play with much more of an attacking freedom that has got fans excited and reminiscing of better days during the Kevin Keegan era.

United's 33-point haul after 15 games is the best since the 1995/96 season and Wood has played his part in the campaign with three goals in all competitions.

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