Newcastle have been handed a huge fitness boost with Alexander Isak firmly on track to play against West Ham and in next week’s Carabao Cup final clash with Liverpool.Isak was a surprise absentee from the recent 2-0 Premier League defeat at Anfield with a groin issue,

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak limped off in their last match against Brighton & Hove Albion but manager Eddie Howe played down fears of an injury and has said the Swede should be available for the League Cup final against Liverpool.

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak has ‘trained every day this week’ and is ‘fine’ to play in Newcastle United’s clash with West Ham on Monday night. Isak was spotted with heavy strapping below his right knee in training during the week – but that has been the case for much of the season.