Wolves boss Gary O'Neil rates their trip to Newcastle as a massive test.

O'Neil says he has sympathy for Toon manager Eddie Howe over their injury problems.

"It's an incredible place to go, St James' Park," said O'Neil.

"A real good test and I am hopeful that our boys can show can again how they can stand up to good sides and give a real good account of ourselves."

He also said: "They have suffered really badly with injury. I know how I have felt when we have had injuries. Ours have only been one or two at a time, but because of the size of our squad it feels like it has a big impact.

"Newcastle have suffered far more than that because they have had injuries to some key players. If you want to challenge in this league you need your key players available. They have had a tough time, especially with those extra games played in Europe. I have seen matches when they just didn't look like themselves, but a lot of those players are now coming back and I am sure they will now return to form."