08:13KEY EVENT

There's plenty to discuss this morning, including . . .

• Injury update - is anyone close to a return?
• Rotation options - who will be rested and who can come in?
• Spurs challenge - thoughts on facing Thomas Frank's side
• Osula chance - is it time for a bigger role?
• Consistency - how do NUFC find consistent form and rest key players?

08:10Stuart Jamieson

Hi everyone and welcome to this morning's live coverage of Eddie Howe's pre-match media briefing ahead of the Carabao Cup tie with Tottenham tomorrow night.

The Newcastle United head coach will be along this morning to talk injuries, rotation and defending the trophy amid the hectic schedule.

Updates on the way . . .