Eddie Howe has claimed that one of his Newcastle United players is nearing a return to full fitness ahead of tonight’s game against Blackburn. Despite the heavy defeat to Arsenal at the week, it’s been a positive week so far for Howe who has welcomed back several first-team members back from injuries. While captain Jamaal Lascelles has been involved in the squad lately, Howe told the Shields Gazette that the defender is now close to being back to his best after missing a few weeks with a calf injury. Howe says Newcastle man was still recovering last weekLascelles picked up a knock in Newcastle…
