The Newcastle United teenager in Steve Bruce's thoughts after loss of Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron

Elliot Anderson could be set for an unexpected opportunity at Newcastle United.
Elliot Anderson on his first-team debut.Elliot Anderson on his first-team debut.
Elliot Anderson on his first-team debut.

Steve Bruce lost Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron to injuries in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and the club's head coach, also without Callum Wilson, is short of options in the forward positions ahead of Sunday’s game against West Bromwich Albion.

Anderson – who has made two substitute’s appearances this season after being promoted to the first-team squad by Bruce – is inexperienced, but ideally suited to Almiron’s No.10 role. The 18-year-old midfielder, handed a new contract earlier this season, is a technically-gifted player with good vision – and he also has a knack of getting on the end of things in the box.

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Anderson quickly earned the respect of United’s senior players on the training field after being called up, and the loss of Saint-Maximin and Almiron has edged him closer to his first Premier League start.

Speaking in January, Bruce said: “He’s got a big future ahead, that’s for sure.”