Newcastle United boss John Carver is confident the fans understand the club's current injury crisis.

Carver was reacting after defeat at Everton.

"I cannot magic something up, but I will give the situation everything and work with what I have.

"I think the majority of fans understand that.

"It's just one of those things when you think you're getting somewhere on the squad size front - getting Jack Colback back from suspension, Remy Cabella coming back into the group again and Rob Elliot coming back - you think you're getting somewhere then all of a sudden you could lose your captain for three games - and a defender which we're not blessed with many of.

"I'm working with the group of players I have. I can't wave a magic wand and bring anybody in from the outside."