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Steven Taylor is likely to miss the rest of the season after damaging his Achilles tendon during Newcastle United’s 3-3 draw with Burnley at St James’ Park.

Taylor left the ground on crutches and with his foot in a moon boot.

United caretaker boss John Carver confirmed in his Press conference afterwards that he has ruptured his tendon in the six-goal affair.

It means that United may now have to react in the January transfer window with only Mike Williamson and Fabricio Coloccini available as fit specialist centre-backs. The window opens on Monday morning.

Carver said afterwards: "It looks like Steven has ruptured his Achilles tendon. It’s not the one he did previously, so I think that’s probably him until the end of the season.

"I’ve known Steven since he was in the centre of excellence and he’s a great lad. It was great for him to get the goal at a set-play, it was set up for him, but when he landed, you could tell from the way he fell it wasn’t good.

"Unfortunately, it’s not looking good at all."