Steve Bruce has suggested he will make a raft of changes for the League Cup second round clash with Blackburn Rovers at St James’s Park with the likes of Ciaran Clark, Ryan Fraser and Mark Gillespie all getting a chance to shine.
But who else should Bruce select against Rovers? Here our writer Liam Kennedy selects his starting XI for this evening...
1. Goalkeeper: Mark Gillespie
Steve Bruce has confirmed the summer signing will make his Newcastle United senior debut against Blackburn Rovers. Photo: Pete Norton
2. Right-back: Emil Krafth
The Swede will likely get the nod in the back four having seen Javier Manquillo get the nod on the opening day. Photo: STU FORSTER
3. Centre-back: Ciaran Clark
The Irishman is back and needs minutes as United's main back-up central defender. Photo: IAN KINGTON
4. Centre-back: Federico Fernandez
United's best defender and an ever present under Bruce it's hard to imagine the manager taking the Argentine out of his team. Photo: MICHAEL REGAN