Dec 9 (Reuters) - Forward Yoane Wissa is ready to take on a bigger role as Newcastle United look to qualify for the Champions League's knockout stage for the first time, manager Eddie Howe told reporters on Tuesday.

Wissa, who scored 20 goals for Brentford last season, returned from a knee injury to make his Newcastle debut as a late substitute in Saturday's Premier League win over Burnley, becoming the 1000th player to represent the club in a league fixture.