Sven Botman has posted footage of himself being put through his paces as he eyes a long-awaited Newcastle United return.

The Dutchman has not featured since undergoing surgery for an ACL injury in March. His last appearance came in the 3-2 defeat at Chelsea, with Eddie Howe playing a makeshift backline for the rest of the campaign.

Botman sensationally revealed that he played two games with a ruptured ACL at the start off last season. The initial problem occurred during the 1-0 win over Brentford but he played – and scored – a week later at Sheffield United.