The young striker had a troubled six months at Preston North End, where he was sent off in a game against Scunthorpe, and then bannished to the reserves.
Although youngsters like David Edgar, Tamas Kadar and Ben Tozer could be farmed out to play competitive football, Kevin Keegan insists Carroll will play a major part in the Newcastle first team squad.
Goalkeeper Tim Krul went to Falkirk, where he was a huge success, but he missed the last two months of the season with a dislocated his shoulder.
Although youngsters like David Edgar, Tamas Kadar and Ben Tozer could be farmed out to play competitive football, Kevin Keegan insists Carroll will play a major part in the Newcastle first team squad.
Goalkeeper Tim Krul went to Falkirk, where he was a huge success, but he missed the last two months of the season with a dislocated his shoulder.
Carroll will miss England's European Under-19 Championship campaign with a heel injury but he is keen to push for first-team football at St James's Park.
Mark Viduka has injury problems that never seem to go away and he hasn't played a full season for four years.
Michael Owen has only had a good run of six months free from injury in the entire three years he has been at the club.
Obafemi Martins continues to be linked with a move to Arsenal.
Shola Ameobi is destined for ... well, just about every club in the Championship, if you believe the newspapers.
And Alan Smith continues to have the worst goalscoring record - for a striker - this side of the Thames!
Trust us ... Carroll is staying!