Howe on Dubravka, Isak and the magic of the FA Cup

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Sunday's FA Cup tie against Bromley (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• On the future of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka who was emotional after the Carabao Cup game at Arsenal on Tuesday and has been linked with a move away: "I think he has been in a difficult position with his contract being up in the summer. There is that doubt and he will naturally want some conclusion to his future. Whatever the outcome, he has more than played his part in our recent run of fixtures. Hopefully we can come to some sort of agreement with him."

• Alexander Isak has recovered from a knock picked up during that win at Emirates Stadium, but is expected to be rested: "We think he is in a good place. He is seeing his physio and we have given him a couple of days' rest. Fingers crossed he is going to be OK. We would have involved him in the game some way but he will probably be given this game to get himself right and rest ahead of the busy schedule."

• Sven Botman has recovered after going off with cramp at Emirates Stadium following his return from a lengthy injury lay-off: "Sven is doing well. It was naturally a build-up of fatigue. He felt he was fine to play against Arsenal. He was absolutely brilliant. He was determined, physical and excellent."

• Defender Dan Burn embodies what Howe values in his side: "He always shows the spirit we need and knows what it means to play for this club. He has been the model of consistency. When we signed Dan, he may not be the sexiest of names but he has been fundamental to what we have done. He embodies everything we want here."

• Howe issued updates on the fitness of Nick Pope and Callum Wilson: "Callum is on the grass today. He is making good progress actually and we have been very pleased. It was such a difficult situation for him. He could be coming back around about February if everything goes as we think. He is very focused on his comeback. Nick is not far away. He hasn't trained with the group yet and has done goalkeeping training one-on-one. I think there is a bit longer needed before his knee is fully strong enough to play."

• Howe confirmed he will shuffle his options for the FA Cup tie: "We always had on the horizon this game when we knew we would have to rotate our squad. We have players who are desperate to play and showcase their qualities [but] we still have to get through."

• However, he is not taking their League Two opponents lightly: "We have to pick a strong squad. The desire is there from us. We don't prioritise one competition over any other. That's how we have tried to focus this season and this game will be no different. We will give them the utmost respect and try to win the match."

• The FA Cup remains important to him: "I don't think it has changed at all. The FA Cup has always been one of the things that brought me into football. There is still a magic to it and we are on the other side where Bromley will have that hope. We have to be really professional and try and get that job done."

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