Newcastle United have had a whole week to stew on last weekend's defeat to Manchester City - and know they have two huge opportunities to put things right in the coming days. Eddie Howe's side face high-flying Nottingham Forest at St James' Park on Sunday before heading to Anfield to take on league leaders Liverpool on Wednesday.

While Murphy has been linked with a Nigeria call-up, a first England call-up has also been touted, with Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe asked about the prospect. “Thomas [Tuchel, England manager] will no doubt be looking carefully at all of our players that qualify to play for England,” Howe responded. “He has been at a number of games.

Newcastle United will look to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday. Ahead of the match, Eddie Howe confirmed on Friday that Sven Botman