Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe recently banished a first team player from training.

The Magpies coach indicated that he sent Ryan Fraser to train with Newcastle's Under-21s.

Fraser has struggled for game time this term, and Howe says he does not want anyone uncommitted to be a part of his sessions.

He told reporters on Friday: “Ryan's training with the Under-21s. I made the decision to concentrate on players that are committed to Newcastle.

“For the benefit of the group, I've made that call."

He then added: “I think that's a difficult one for me to answer, because I'd never put a firm decision on that [a future at the club], because life and football can change quickly but, I'd say at the moment, no he doesn't."