Record signing Nick Woltemade starts as Newcastle United make two changes for the visit of Leeds United to St James’ Park.
The German forward lines up from the off in place of Yoane Wissa for the first time since 26 December.
Harvey Barnes has also been recalled after Jacob Murphy suffered a slight hamstring issue in the win against Crystal Palace at the weekend.
Newcastle XI: Pope, Miley, Schar, Thiaw, Hall, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon
Subs: Ramsdale, Trippier, Botman, J.Murphy, Livramento, Wissa, Willock, A.Murphy, Ramsey
Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu returns from suspension as the visitors also make a couple of changes.
Ampadu replaces Noah Okafor in the side while defender Joe Rodon also comes into the starting line-up.
Leeds are bidding to extend their unbeaten run to eight games.
Leeds XI: Perri, Justin, Rodon, Bijol, Struijk, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Gruev, Stach, Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin
Subs: Darlow, Byram, Bornauw, Tanaka, Harrison, Gnonto, Okafor, Piroe, Nmecha