Newcastle United star Joe Willock is in the squad for the Magpies' Carabao Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley.
The midfielder was not risked last weekend against Liverpool in the 2-0 defeat at St James' Park in the Premier League. But he has gradually built up his training this week after initially picking up a hamstring injury in the 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth earlier this month.
But Willock arrived with the squad at United's Wembley hotel in the shadow of the famous home of English football. It now remains to be seen what part he plays in the League Cup final showpiece.
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Howe has kept his team news under wraps this week and stated only that he was "hopeful" that Willock would feature against Man United. The other big call will be who starts in attack with Callum Wilson fit but Alexander Isak starting recent matches.
The other big decision this week has been in goal with Nick Pope banned for his red card against the Reds. Howe had goalkeepers Loris Karius, Mark Gillespie and youngster Max Thompson in his squad for the big clash in the capital against the Red Devils.
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