Newcastle boss Howe hopeful over Lascelles setback

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is hopeful skipper Jamaal Lascelles' injury isn't serious.

The defender was forced off during defeat at Everton last night.

Howe said: I don't think it's a serious one with Jamaal I think it's a dead leg.

It was a knock to his thigh I think fingers crossed, he'll be okay [for the weekend], although I don't know at this moment.

Howe added: I don't really know how things are.

"A lot of the players that are injured at the moment were working today at the training ground. We're hopeful that we can get some support."