Eddie Howe says he wants to see more from Elliot Anderson before deciding whether to loan him out or keep him at St James' Park. Newcastle could feasibly hold on to Anderson because at 19 he is not taking up a place in the 25-man squad. Howe looked at Anderson - back from a loan at Bristol Rovers - for an hour and liked what he saw in the 3-0 win over 1860 Munich.
Rovers want Anderson back but the likes of Luton, West Brom and Sheffield Wednesday all want to sign the playmaker on a season long deal. Speaking after the win in Saalfelden, Howe was asked about Anderson and said: "I think that's probably been the biggest development.
"He looks like he has the ability now to go box to box, to compete not just in possession, but out of possession with duels. I thought he pressed well during the first half. I think we've seen a real growth in his endurance levels."
