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Steve Bruce has no issues with Yoshinori Muto as duo pictured smiling together, as Newcastle get fitness boost

Newcastle United head coach Steve Bruce has been pictured smiling with Yoshinori Muto in training ahead of the Magpies' big game at Spurs this weekend.

The Japan striker was critical of Bruce's tactics but is expected to be part of his plans for the Sunday battle at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Muto had previously said he felt "isolated" by Bruce's tactics during the 3-1 defeat at Norwich.

United's £40million man Joelinton is also back in contention for the encounter in the capital after recovering from a hip knock.

After being assessed Joelinton is expected to win his battle to be fit this weekend.

Bruce has also been boosted by Andy Carroll's return to light training with the Geordie striker

also part of a bundle of new pictures from the training ground.

Florian Lejeune was also back to work as he worked with a fitness coach.

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