For Tottenham, Archie Gray is reportedly the latest Spurs player to suffer an injury. Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie are close to returns but are still sidelined. A busy treatment room somewhat restricts Frank’s options, but Pape Sarr and Lucas Bergvall could come in to give two of Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha and Xavi Simons a rest.

Pedro Porro was forced to order both Djed Spence and Randal Kolo Muani over to Tottenham’s away supporters at St James’ Park. In the aftermath of their defeat on Tyneside, the pair were spotted heading straight down the tunnel, before the Spaniard intervened and forced them back out.

Andy: The game against Newcastle highlighted how poor we are going forward. Every attack we had ended with a player making a bad decision on the ball. Spurs were of no threat. We can't carry on hoping for goals from set-pieces.

I f this EFL Cup were taking place a year ago, it'd mean something quite different to Tottenham and Newcastle United, but that doesn't mean that it's not a meaningful one. The Magpies are the reigning champions of this tournament,

Newcastle doubled their lead after the break as Joe Willock's cross found Nick Woltemade, who coolly headed home at the Gallowgate End. Frank was pleased with Tottenham 's display in spite of their defeat, with the Dane describing it as a game of fine margins.

TOTTENHAM have just 15 senior players available heading into tonight’s clash with Newcastle. It comes with Archie Gray set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a calf problem. The

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup game against Tottenham at St James' Park (kick-off 20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Sven Botman does not have a concussion after he was forced off against Fulham but the defender didn't train on Monday.

Everton are standing their ground on the future of Iliman Ndiaye, with TEAMtalk sources revealing the club's true stance on a sale amid growing interest.