Injuries have made me a lot stronger, says Hall

LEWIS Hall admits he is still “hurt” after missing Newcastle United’s big day out at Wembley after being sidelined by injury earlier this year.

- By LEE RYDER

The former Chelsea fullback walked out of Anfield after a 2-0 defeat against the Reds back in March almost unaware of what lay ahead of him after suffering what felt like an ankle knock. But within days, he had gone under the knife and been ruled out of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.

The fullback, who has suffered hamstring injuries this autumn to deny him more chances to impress, is now edging closer to regular first-team football and was due to face the Republic of Ireland in England’s Under-21 game at Birmingham City last night.