Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has welcomed the return to full fitness of Jonjo Shelvey.

The midfielder is in line to make tomorrow's clash with Leicester City.

Howe said, "Jonjo is a key component of our squad. He's got that experience, but he's also got a fierce drive and determination to play, and he's got unique skills that we need in the team. I'm delighted to get him back."

On facing the Foxes, he added: "I think we've got to find our attacking intent. I think what we did so well in the first part of the season is we didn't go into any game with any backward steps - it was all forward steps and trying to be very positive. That's not a given, that doesn't just happen.

"I think you have to go onto the pitch feeling good about yourself, feeling confident to execute that, so I think that's the key component we need."