Bruno and Joelinton were both part of the Brazil squad that played friendlies against South Korea and Japan and as a result didn't get back to Newcastle's training base until late in the week.

But both were named in the starting XI at the Amex Stadium as Howe opted to name the same side for the third successive game.

Newcastle went into the international break on a high after wins over Union Saint-Gilloise and Nottingham Forest, but slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton after Danny Welbeck's double.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Explaining and defending his selection, Howe said: "If you're talking about Joelinton and Bruno, they would be the two.

"Lewie Miley hadn't trained for two weeks and Jacob Ramsey is just back from a long lay-off himself, so they're difficult players to bring in themselves because they haven't been 100% match fit either.

"So we made the decision to go with the two lads that have done the travelling."

Joelinton struggled in the first half and was replaced by Miley, while Ramsey returned to action for the first time since late August later in...