Alex Neil’s Norwich City will go in search of a fifth victory in six Championship matches when they entertain leaders Newcastle United tomorrow night (7.45pm kick-off).

The Canaries, who embarked on a dreadful run of nine defeats in 13 matches between November and January, have been in excellent form in recent weeks, picking up five wins and a draw from their seven league games in 2017.

Their 5-1 thrashing of struggling Nottingham Forest last weekend demonstrated that Neil, who was under huge pressure earlier in the campaign, has turned things around at Carrow Road, and they’ll be relishing the visit of Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle tomorrow night.

The Magpies narrowly beat Wolves 1-0 at Molineux on Saturday to retain top spot in the Championship ahead of Brighton, and the gap between themselves and third place is now six points following Reading’s 0-0 draw with Barnsley on Saturday, which saw the Royals fall behind Huddersfield Town into fourth.

Newcastle have picked up more points away from home than any other side this term, so this will be a real test for Neil’s Norwich to see exactly how far they have come in recent weeks.

Given they played on Saturday, the Canaries boss may be tempted to make some changes to his starting eleven, so here are THREE players who deserve a chance against Newcastle tomorrow evening…

Steven Whittaker

Defender Ivo Pinto was replaced after just 58 minutes against Nottingham Forest on Saturday due to a knee problem, so he’s a doubt for Wednesday’s clash with Newcastle.

Thus, 32-year-old Steven Whittaker could take his place on Wednesday, just like he did on Saturday for the final 32 minutes of their 5-1 success over Gary Brazil’s struggling side.

Scottish international Whittaker, who has 31 caps for his country, has started just two Championship matches this season and come on as a substitute in only four others, with his cameo role on Saturday his first league minutes since January 14, where they lost 2-1 at Rotherham.

Since then, and as for much of the campaign, Whittaker has had to play second fiddle to Pinto, yet the latter’s injury could open the door for the 32-year-old to stake a claim for a regular first team spot.

Alex Tettey

Industrious midfielder Alex Tettey appeared in every single one of Norwich’s Championship games prior to a few weeks ago, when a yellow card against Cardiff on February 4 saw him receive a two-match suspension as it was his tenth of the season.

However, having missed their draw at Wigan and win over Forest, the 30-year-old is back available for selection, and based on his displays before suspension, you’d expect him to return to the starting line-up on Wednesday.

It’s always dangerous changing a winning team, but Neil will be aware of Tettey’s qualities and how they might help the hosts dominate the midfield against a strong and powerful Newcastle side, so the Norwich boss may be tempted to draft him straight back into the side on Wednesday.

Cameron Jerome

30-year-old striker Cameron Jerome has scored nine goals and laid on three assists for Norwich in the Championship this season, but didn’t get a starting role against Forest last time out.

That was even more surprising given that the former Birmingham and Stoke forward has netted three goals in his last five matches, including the winner in a man-of-the-match display against Cardiff on February 4.

Clearly, Nelson Oliviera’s recent form has also been excellent, scoring seven goals in his last ten appearances, yet Neil may look to change things up against the Magpies, especially given how good they have been away from home this term.

Thus, there could be a recall for Jerome on Wednesday.