Three Lions partnership that was made on Tyneside

EDDIE Howe watched on as England made easy work of Wales on Thursday night, and witnessed one of his prize assets - and a partnership he would love to have back at Newcastle United.

- By LEE RYDER

Howe had spoken glowingly of Elliot Anderson last week when asked if he would like to sign the midfielder back and pretty much admitted he'd do it at a heartbeat.

During their time together at St James' Park, Gordon and Anderson were close pals and would often spend time with each other off the field.

But on a mild autumn night the pair were allowed to light up the Wembley stage during an intense British clash in the capital, and both relished it.