It would be more than understandable if Howe had reached the September international break fretting and discomforted. His Newcastle side are yet to win a match, they have not been able to field a senior centre-forward,

Eddie Howe was delighted with Nick Woltemade's goalscoring debut after landing the striker to replace Alexander Isak. Handed the impossible task of stepping into the void left by £125m Isak, the 23-year-old German silenced any doubters with a thunderous debut goal in front of a raucous St James’ Park crowd.

Newcastle Striker Blow as Yoane Wissa Injury Delays DebutNewcastle United’s hopes of showcasing their £55 million summer signing have been placed on hold, with Eddie Howe confirming Yoane Wissa

Eddie Howe has revealed the latest on Yoane Wissa's fitness ahead of Newcastle Untied's clash against Wolves at St James' Park.

I think beyond doubt, the plan was this. Yoane Wissa would start against Wolves, then Nick Woltemade introduced at some point off the bench. Preferably with United a few goals up! Basically, minimal pressure on him.

The Germany international’s 29th-minute header secured a first Premier League win of the season for the Magpies.

Newcastle turned their attention to Woltemade, and in particular Wissa, after failing to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, who is an injury doubt for Saturday’s match at St James’ Park.

He started in the high altitude Estadio Municipal de El Alto in Bolivia in the early hours of Wednesday morning and Howe has admitted discussions have been held over his condition ahead of the visit of Wolves this afternoon. "Yeah, definitely," Howe replied when asked about Guimaraes' fitness.