Steve Bruce has admitted that both Sean and Matty Longstaff are back in contention for the home clash with Everton.
With Jonjo Shelvey sidelined with a hernia injury, Bruce will consider the brothers in the next clutch of matches with neither getting a run in the side to date this season.
Bruce, who handed Matty Longstaff his Premier League debut, now has the youngster back after a thigh problem.
He said: "They bring an energy to the team and they're both very decent passers of the ball too. "They've had a few problems but we hope they can stay fit because they've both got something to offer.
"Matty has played a game and a half for the U23s and looks like he's over his injury.
"Sean has recovered from a bout of tonsilitis."
Bruce also has Isaac Hayden back for selection after he wasn't risked at Wolverhampton Wanderers due to hamstring concern.
Bruce said: "He's fine. He's trained all week but didn't think I could gamble with him last week."
When asked about Shelvey's operation, he said: "Thankfully it was all pretty routine. He's on the mend.
"These days with the way hernia injuries are we are thinking it could be three or four weeks - certainly after the international break we hope he's there or thereabouts."
