Anthony Gordon training ground update ahead of Everton after Newcastle United injury concern

Anthony Gordon looks to have shaken off a minor knock suffered in Newcastle United's 1-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday.

Gordon scored the only goal of the game and his sixth of the season as The Magpies claimed a convincing win at St James' Park. But in the closing stages of the match, the 22-year-old limped off with a hip issue.

When asked if Gordon was okay, Howe told The Gazette: "I don't know at this moment in time, I hope so. He just said he was feeling a tightness in his hip. Fingers crossed it's nothing serious."

The winger has since been spotted back training at Darsley Park as Newcastle prepare to face Everton at Goodison Park on Thursday (7:30pm kick-off). It is set to be Gordon's first start at Goodison Park since leaving Everton for Newcastle for an initial £40million fee in January.

The 22-year-old came off the bench as Newcastle beat Everton 4-1 last season but now finds himself as a key player in Eddie Howe's side. Gordon progressed through Everton's academy and went on to make 78 appearances for the first team - but insists Thursday is just 'another game'.

"This game coming up for me is no different than any of the others," he told NUFC TV. "It’s another game I’m looking to perform in and win the game.

"We’re in a really good place. We know the environment we’re going to go into on Thursday so it’s no secret. We need to be ready for that. It’s going to be a challenging game and one we’re looking to win."