Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is delighted with the impact of Paul Dummett.

The defender has stepped in for recent games.

Howe said, “Paul's been really good. Fitness wise, it's the best I've seen him. He's had a really consistent run of training and hasn't missed a day in a while and I think any player benefits from that consistency.

"He's a very good player and I think the beauty of him is that he can play in a couple of positions for us, in left-back or centre-half. It's great to have a player who has got that experience and ability.

"Yes, he hasn't had that opportunity yet to get a run in the team because of the consistency of the other players but it's someone we value very highly as a player, person and professional."