Boost for Meath footballers as Mickey Newman named in panel for National League

Mickey Newman of Meath scores a penalty during the 2019 Leinster SFC clash with Laois. Despite struggling with hip issues, Newman is in the county's 40-man panel for the National League. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Meath have been boosted by confirmation that prolific attacker Mickey Newman is part of boss Andy McEntee's 2021 plans.

Injury-plagued Newman started all but one of Meath's League and Championship games in 2019, blasting 5-55 in total, but missed 2020 due to injuries.