Eddie Howe clearly values his squad at Newcastle United. While a big rebuild has been predicted at St James’ Park this summer, Howe is not the type of manager who just cuts players adrift, no matter their lack of action. Indeed, before Jamaal Lascelles covered for the injured Sven Botman earlier this season, the Newcastle captain had been limited to a back-up role. Despite his lack of game time, Howe was at pains to praise Lascelles for his work behind the scenes with a classy public message during the club’s pre-season tour of the USA. Howe has previously talked up the likes of Paul Dummett a…