England are preparing to feature in their third international break in as many months next weekend as they take on Albania and San Marino in their upcoming World Cup Qualifiers.
The Three Lions currently sit top of their group after eight matches, while Albania are five points behind them in third and San Marino sit glued to the bottom of the table with zero wins.
Ahead of England’s international fixtures, we have taken a look at the 10 ex-Newcastle United footballers that have played for England this century...
5. Michael Owen (2005-08)
Michael Owen made almost 90 appearances for England and made 18 during his time on Tyneside. The striker scored eight international goals during that time. Photo: Mike Hewitt
6. Nicky Butt (2004)
Nicky Butt made his international debut in 1997 and it wasn't until the end of his career that he appeared for England while he was a Newcastle United player. The midfielder earned four caps during his time with the Magpies - coming up against Ukraine, Wales, Azerbaijan and Spain in the same year. Photo: Clive Brunskill
7. Jonathan Woodgate (2004)
Jonathan Woodgate was half way through his England career when he joined Newcastle United and later earned a single app while with the Magpies - an appearance against Sweden in a friendly. Following Woodgate's departure from Newcastle he went on to earn another three caps. Photo: Ben Radford
8. Jermaine Jenas (2003-05)
Jermaine Jenas made his England debut while playing for Newcastle United - a 3-1 victory over Australia. The midfielder made 13 appearances between 2003 and 2005 and earned 21 caps in total. Photo: Mike Hewitt