In Newcastle United's £74 million triple injury boost against Burnley, Eddie Howe selects a double change.

Newcastle United are boosted by the return of three key players for this afternoon’s Premier League away to Burnley (kick-off 3pm).

Eddie Howe is boosted by the return of Miguel Almiron, Nick Pope and Joelinton, who take their place on the bench at Turf Moor. Almiron has missed a month with a knee injury, while Pope and Joelinton are back after their respective long-term injures.

Speaking to the media on Friday, Howe teased the trio’s potential involvement. He said: “We’ve had Miggy and Joelinton return to training this week, first steps back into full team training. We’ve also seen that with Nick Pope as well so it’s been a good positive week to have three experienced quality players back. It’s certainly given us a big lift.

“We’ll see after today [if they’ll be involved vs Burnley]. I’ve got to make the right decisions for them individually and the team. They’ve been out different time lengths but they’ve had significant injuries so we need to make sure we get this one right.”

Howe is set to make two changes to his starting XI from last weekend’s 5-1 win over Sheffield United. As expected, Emil Krafth comes in for the injured Fabian Schar, who is likely to miss the rest of the campaign with a minor hamstring issue. The second change sees Callum Wilson replace Elliot Anderson.

Here’s Newcastle United’s starting XI and subs in full:

1. GK: Martin Dubravka

Has started 26 games since the beginning of December in Nick Pope’s absence..

2. CB: Emil Krafth (in for Fabian Schar)

Krafth replaced Fabian Schar against Sheffield United after the Swiss defender withdrew with a hamstring injury.

3. RB: Tino Livramento

Has had trouble with his ankle in recent weeks but managed to come through unscathed against Sheffield United.

4. CB: Dan Burn

Stand-in skipper Burn has been outstanding at centre-half in recent weeks. A role model both on and off the pitch.

5. LB: Lewis Hall

Hall has started three of United’s last five games – his best run in the starting XI since joining from Chelsea last summer.

6. CM: Bruno Guimaraes

Will hope to get on the scoresheet again at Turf Moor. Newcastle have won every game the Brazilian has scored in since joining two-and-a-half-years ago.

7. CM: Sean Longstaff

Longstaff has been an ever-present in the side since December. While many of his teammates haven’t played because of injury, the midfielder has played through the pain barrier.

8. RW: Jacob Murphy

Murphy claimed an assist against Sheffield United and him starting allows Howe to use Harvey Barnes as an impact sub, a role he has thrived in.

9. LW: Anthony Gordon

Gordon is regularly providing goals and assists. Against Sheffield United, the winger set up Bruno’s goal and won the penalty that Alexander Isak converted.