Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says Jamaal Lascelles 'part of our long-term future'

The 30-year-old defender found himself part of the supporting cast as head coach Howe embarked upon a spending spree which has to date seen them invest around £400million in the squad.

LONG TERM PLANS: Jamaal Lascelles has played himself into Eddie Howe's long-term plans at Newcastle after stepping back into the firing line amid an injury crisis. Pic: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Jamaal Lascelles has played himself into Eddie Howe's long-term plans at Newcastle after stepping back into the firing line amid an injury crisis.

The 30-year-old defender found himself part of the supporting cast as head coach Howe, armed with the spending power of the club's new Saudi-backed owners, embarked upon a spending spree which has to date seen them invest around £400million in the squad.