MARTIN DUBRVAKA has returned to full training – and is in contention for a starting spot when Newcastle United host Chelsea tomorrow.

Dubravka has not played since suffering a foot injury while representing Slovakia at the European Championships this summer.

In his absence, Freddie Woodman and Karl Darlow have stepped in to play in goal for the Magpies, with the latter having started the last five league games.

Darlow is expected to retain his starting spot against the current Premier League leaders tomorrow, although Newcastle’s interim manager, Graeme Jones, admits Dubravka is also in his thoughts.

Jones said: “Martin is fit and available. He’s had a good ten days, maybe 12 days’ work. But he hasn’t played a game yet.

“For me, Martin Dubravka is a top keeper. But Lionel Messi is a top player, and if they haven’t played games and they’re not match fit, you’ve got to get them to that level first before they can perform at their best.

“We’re in that process. Like all players, I’ll assess him this week and next week. There’s an international period for him after that, and we’ll have to see where we are in the next two weeks.”