The Irish Under-19 international started out in the heart of the midfield for a long spell before moving back to centre-half last season.

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But Bielsa was forced to replace the veteran centre back in the first half after Sensini was unable to cope with Heskey's explosive power.

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The Georgia international, who has 55 caps, is comfortable at full-back or centre-half and goes straight into the Magpies squad for the visit of Plymouth Argyle to the North East on Saturday.

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