Newcastle United Injury Update - 7 Players Close To A Return

6. Paul Dummett

The homegrown defender has been a regular name on the team sheet this season and, although he has been criticised by fans, Steve McClaren is a keen admirer of the 24 year oldy. He has had a torrid time on occasions this season as he continues to fill in at left back even though he is more comfortable in the centre, but with Rolando Aarons looking anything but a defender, his skill set could be required against a tricky Stoke frontline. After limping off against Everton in the dismal 3-0 defeat earlier in the month, McClaren will be hopeful that the Welsh international's hamstring will be fully recovered by March 2nd and he is likely to be thrown straight back into the team.