Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is expected to field a strong line-up for their Capital One Cup tie with Gillingham.
Fringe players Adam Armstrong, Mehdi Abeid and Rolando Aarons are all in contention.
Pardew said: "Gillingham will be a tricky test.
"It is a difficult place, the atmosphere will be red-hot.
"They are a physical team but we are going to need to get a win."
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