Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson is ten days away from an injury return.

Williamson has endured a frustrating spell on the sidelines watching the Magpies flying high at the business end of the Premier League, following a nasty ankle injury at Scunthorpe back in August.

He told the Evening Chronicle: "I can't wait to be back.

"I'm looking forward to the buzz of playing again.

"It's great that the lads have been doing so well this season and as a player you just want to be out there and join them.

"The aim is to be back out there as quickly as possible and playing again in front of our great supporters."