Matt Ritchie is back in training as Newcastle United prepare for Thursday night's Premier League game at Southampton.
The 32-year-old - who was born on the South Coast, in Gosport, and started his career with Portsmouth - has been sidelined with a knee injury since the beginning of the year, but is now closing in on a return.
Matt Targett came through the ranks at St. Mary's, and has been impressive for United since his loan move from Aston Villa, with Newcastle winning five of their last six matches in the top flight.
The Saints have also been in good form in recent weeks, but Eddie Howe's men will be backed by 3,300 travelling supporters for the 650-mile round trip and will be looking to extend their eight-match unbeaten run. Serena Taylor brought nufc.co.uk this gallery from Tuesday's training session ahead of the game.
