Everything Steve Bruce revealed in his Newcastle United v Brighton pre-match press conference

Newcastle United face Brighton in the Premier League this weekend with manager Steve Bruce set to face the press ahead of his side’s St James’s Park clash.
Steve Bruce will be facing the press ahead of his side's trip to Brighton.Steve Bruce will be facing the press ahead of his side's trip to Brighton.
Steve Bruce will be facing the press ahead of his side's trip to Brighton.

Bruce has revealed United are set to be boosted by the return of not only Andy Carroll, but also Frenchman Allan Saint-Maximin. It seems certain the duo will both be named on the bench, provided they come through training today unscathed.

Meanwhile, Bruce has also given an injury update on key Magpies duo Sean Longstaff, who missed last week’s Liverpool loss, as well as Fabian Schar, who limped off at Anfield.

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