Newcastle United drop major selection hint as injured player pictured in training return

Newcastle United have dropped a major selection hint as injured striker Andy Carroll is pictured BACK in training.

Published 4th Dec 2019, 06:00 BST

Updated 4th Dec 2019, 06:10 BST

Newcastle United's English midfielder Jonjo Shelvey (L) and Newcastle United's English striker Andy Carroll react during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on November 25, 2019.

Images posted to the club website here show former England, Liverpool and West Ham United frontman Carroll back with the United first-team, after a rib injury/hip problem saw him sit out the weekend draw with Manchester City.

Carroll is pictured taking part in practice drills, jogging and standing next to manager Steve Bruce is one image.

United travel to Sheffield United on Thursday evening.