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Newcastle United vs Norwich City: Wilson and Saint-Maximin back in the fray

Newcastle United named Callum Wilson in their starting line-up again after the player missed a chunk of pre-season with a slight knock.

And Allan Saint-Maximin was also back in the fray after being named on the bench for today's clash with the Canaries.

Steve Bruce is still without Karl Darlow - who is recovering from Covid - meaning Freddie Woodman started between the posts.

With the new season just eight days away and Darlow having no pre-season minutes to his name, Woodman is in with a shout of playing against West Ham next weekend, with Martin Dubravka currently injured.

Miguel Almiron also made a return to the action after completing his rest period following the Copa America.

Bruce said in his pre-season programme notes: "We have been careful not to take any risks with Callum Wilson in the last two friendlies while Allan Saint-Maximin has been ill."

In another bonus for Bruce, Jonjo Shelvey also took a place on the bench as he looks to add to his 30 minute run out at Burnley in the 1-0 defeat this week.

Today's line-up

Newcastle: Woodman, Murphy, Krafth, Fernandez, Clark, Ritchie, Hayden, Sean Longstaff, Almiron, Joelinton, Wilson

Subs: Gillespie, M Longstaff, Schar, Lascelles, Shelvey, Saint-Maximin, Gayle, Lewis, Hendrick, Manquillo, Fraser, Langley, Watts

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