Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe was happy to build up Chris Wood's presence ahead of Tuesday's League Cup clash against AFC Bournemouth.
For while Howe is not so sure when he will have £63million man Alexander Isak back at his disposal and the Toon chief was coy on Callum Wilson's return from a strain, Wood is one of the first names on the squad list for the encounter against the Cherries. It looked like it was going to be a day of frustration for Wood as he searched for a goal from open play.
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