Anderson and White, both midfielders, were on the bench for Sunday’s 4-0 defeat to Manchester City at St James’s Park. Anderson, 19, made his Premier League debut last season after breaking into then-head coach Steve Bruce’s squad, while White featured for the club in pre-season.
The 19-year-olds have caught the eye of Howe in training, and in Under-23 fixtures, since he took charge last month.
Asked if they were named on the bench because of injuries, or their own form, United’s head coach said: “An element of both. No-one’s on the bench that you don’t want involved.
“Elliot’s a very talented lad, I’ve seen that from the limited training time I’ve had with him, because he did pick up a slight muscle injury. And Joe White, again, I’ve been very impressed with him playing for the development squad recently. He performed really well, so he’s a talented player.”
5. Toon open Ashworth talks
Newcastle United have been granted permission to speak to Brighton and Hove Albion’s Dan Ashworth over their vacant Director of Football role. (Northern Echo) (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) | Getty Images
6. Toon eye Dembele
Newcastle United are interested in signing Lyon striker Moussa Dembele ahead of the January window. The Frenchman is about to enter the last 18 months of his contract in France. (Daily Mail) (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
7. Leeds want Vieira reunion
Leeds United are looking to convince former midfielder Ronaldo Vieira to return to the club in a ‘major’ transfer. (Club Doria 46) (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images) | Getty Images
8. Trippier nearing Toon move
Kieran Trippier is ‘close’ to completing a move to Newcastle United. (Fabrizio Romano) (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) | Getty Images