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The NINE Newcastle United youngsters set for a first-team call as Steve Bruce turns to youth

By Mark Donnelly

Published 3rd Jan 2020, 11:36 GMT

Updated 3rd Jan 2020, 11:46 GMT

Steve Bruce is set to hand youth a chance when Newcastle United head to Rochdale – but which players could be set for an opportunity?

With an injury crisis having gripped the Magpies in recent weeks, several under-23 players are set to given the chance to shine at Spotland.

Here, we take a look at who could be in contention for a role of some sorts in the third round – with NINE youngsters in the frame for a first-team call-up:

9. Yannick Toure

The Swiss striker is yet to live up to the hype that surrounded his arrival on Tyneside - but it's nothing a dramatic FA Cup winner wouldn't solve! He too could be set for an opportunity at Rochdale. | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger

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The NINE Newcastle United youngsters set for a first-team call as Steve Bruce turns to youth

Steve Bruce is set to hand youth a chance when Newcastle United head to Rochdale – but which players could be set for an opportunity?

9. Yannick Toure

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