Newcastle United recall Mike Williamson from Wolverhampton Wanderers loan

Newcastle United have recalled defender Mike Williamson from his loan spell at Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The 32-year-old initially joined Wolves on a month-long loan in October, but that deal was extended last month to run until January.

However, Newcastle have now activated a recall clause to bring Williamson back as cover for the injured Jamaal Lascelles, who sustained a minor hamstring problem in Saturday's 5-1 defeat at Crystal Palace.

Williamson played the full 90 minutes in five Championship matches for Wolves, helping the Black Country side keep clean sheets in three.