Newcastle United have received a huge boost with the news that Matt Ritchie is back in training.

The Scotland winger suffered an injury against Tottenham in September, but is now back after a successful operation.

His shoulder injury has healed, and Ritchie will be itching to get back on the field for the club.

It remains to be seen whether Ritchie can race back for the game against Chelsea next Saturday.

But their following Premier League game may be a more realistic date for Ritchie to get back into the starting lineup, or at least among the substitutes.