Injury boost for Newcastle as key first-teamer resumes training

Newcastle United have been handed a major injury boost with goalkeeper Nick Pope recently returning to first-team training.

The English shot-stopper has been absent since the start of December after he dislocated his shoulder during a 1-0 win against Manchester United.

Ruled out for 26 competitive matches, Pope, 32, has been a big miss for Eddie Howe who has been forced to recall Martin Dubravka.

Newcastle injury news: Nick Pope closer to return

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