While Murphy has been linked with a Nigeria call-up, a first England call-up has also been touted, with Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe asked about the prospect. “Thomas [Tuchel, England manager] will no doubt be looking carefully at all of our players that qualify to play for England,” Howe responded. “He has been at a number of games.

Newcastle United will look to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday. Ahead of the match, Eddie Howe confirmed on Friday that Sven Botman

After such a good run of form in the Premier League, the Magpies have one won just one of their last four in the league - at lowly Southampton - and require a response to that 4-0 setback at the Etihad. Howe has several options open to him if he wants to make changes, but much depends on the fitness of key players.