Toon in training: Heading for the Hawthorns

But the likes of Dwight Gayle, Andy Carroll, Joelinton, Ryan Fraser and Jacob Murphy are all vying for the opportunity to fill the void, while teenager Elliot Anderson has recovered from a knock. 

Federico Fernández trained on Wednesday - he hasn't played since January - and while Emil Krafth, who was another player hurt against Wolves, wasn't involved in the latest training session, he is expected to join in later this week.

Paul Dummett is also pushing for a place in the starting XI while Javier Manquillo continues to recover from the ankle ligament injury he sustained against Southampton last month, with the Spaniard back in light training this week. Serena Taylor brought nufc.co.uk this gallery from the Magpies' Benton base.  

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