Steve Bruce says he could drop Karl Darlow for Tuesday's trip to Sheffield United despite the goalkeeper’s form having put him in the England reckoning.
The 30-year-old has been Newcastle’s best player this season after coming in for the injured Martin Dubravka.
The Slovakian has been out since injuring his heel during pre-season but returned for Saturday’s 2-0 FA Cup defeat at Arsenal.
Dubravka was named player of the season in July after making the most saves in the Premier League and he signed a new six-year contract last term.