Steve Bruce reveals Allan Saint-Maximin 'concern'

The Newcastle United winger – who recently returned from a hamstring injury – was disappointing in yesterday’s goalless draw against Norwich City.

New signings Nabil Bentaleb, Valentino Lazaro and Danny Rose made their Premier League debuts for the club at St James’s Park.

“What’s important is when you play so poorly you don’t get beaten,” said head coach Bruce, whose side face League One club Oxford United in a fourth-round FA Cup replay at the Kassam Stadium on Tuesday night. “That’s the only positive, along with the introduction of three new lads, who will help us.

“But from the way we looked tired and jaded in the forward areas, I still don’t think Allan is 100%. I’m concerned with him. Overall, you move on and take it, and get ready for Tuesday.”