Steve Bruce has positive news on Jetro Willems

Willems sat out Saturday’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, and Steve Bruce fielded Paul Dummett in as a left wing-back.

Dummett, however, was forced of with a groin problem late in the game, which was decided by Miguel Almiron’s first goal for the club.

Head coach Bruce said: “He’s got a groin injury. We’ll see how he is.”

Willems is expected to be available for the Boxing Day game against Manchester United.