Defender returns to Newcastle United

Kelland Watts in Premier League Asia Trophy action.Kelland Watts in Premier League Asia Trophy action.
Kelland Watts in Premier League Asia Trophy action.
Newcastle United have recalled Kelland Watts from a loan at Stevenage.

The defender – who signed a three-year deal at St James’s Park last year – had been loaned to the League Two club for the entire season.

Watts will be now be used as cover after being recalled by injury-hit head coach Steve Bruce.

The 20-year-old, however, is cup-tied and ineligible for next week’s FA Cup replay against Rochdale.

Watts made his senior debut in the Premier League Asia Trophy in the summer.