Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Eddie Howe's pre-match press conference ahead of Newcastle United's clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday evening.

Howe will address the media on Tuesday afternoon at the BayArena to preview their latest foray into the Champions League .

Newcastle are in a strong position to qualify for the knockout rounds, despite defeat in Marseille last time out, and a win against the German giants will put them in a commanding position ahead of their two remaining league phase games next month.

Howe will discuss that, injury latest and more and we will also hear from a Newcastle United player to preview the game, too.

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