Newcastle United eased to victory in their first match of the pre-season campaign.
The Magpies took on neighbours Gateshead in a behind closed doors friendly and came out 5-1 winners ahead of their trip to Austria.
Goals from Matt Ritchie, Joelinton, Miguel Almiron (2) and Sean Longstaff guaranteed a positive start to pre-season.
Eddie Howe opted for a completely new side for the second half to ensure everybody was given at least 45 minutes, while supporters will have to wait a while longer to see Sven Botman feature.
Newcastle will travel to Austria next week to take on 1860 Munich and Mainz, before they face Benfica in Portugal, then return home for clashes with Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao.
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9. Everton express interest in Tottenham defender
Everton have joined the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur's Japhet Tanganga this summer. It is thought the 23-year-old could leave his boyhood club this summer, with the likes of Southampton, Bournemouth and AC Milan also interested. (Gianluigi Longari) | Getty Images