Newcastle United face Tottenham Hotspur in a post-season friendly at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.
Following Newcastle’s 4-2 win at Brentford to end the 2023-24 Premier League season, the side flew straight to Melbourne for two post-season friendlies. On Wednesday they face fellow English side Spurs before playing an A-League All Stars XI on Friday.
Given the travel distance and quick turnaround after the match at Brentford, Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe suggested he would make changes to the starting line-up for the match.
But The Magpies boss has still named a very strong starting line-up. Kieran Trippier, Miguel Almiron and Elliot Anderson come into the side in place of Jacob Murphy, Fabian Schar and Sean Longstaff.
Matt Ritchie and Paul Dummett have both travelled but have not been included in the matchday squad along with young goalkeeper Aidan Harris and defender Ellis Stanton.
Several first-team players also haven’t travelled to Australia with Martin Dubravka, Schar, Longstaff and Anthony Gordon notable absentees.
Sandro Tonali also hasn’t made the trip due to his betting ban which is set to expire in August. He is unable to play in friendly or competitive football matches during his ban.
Newcastle have called-up several youngsters to the squad as well as returning loan players Harrison Ashby and Australian international Garang Kuol.
Here is Newcastle’s line-up for the match...
5. Lewis Hall - 7
Continues to make a positive impact at left-back. Got forward well and tried to make things happen. | Getty Images
6. Bruno Guimaraes - 7
In cruise control getting through the game without much fuss. Orchestrated the attack that led to Newcastle's equaliser. Drilled a low shot straight at the Spurs goalkeeper in the second half. | Getty Images
7. Joelinton - 6
Started the game well but regressed after feeling his thigh. Seemed to be getting back to his best levels physically, just a shame the season is now over. Withdrawn at half-time. | Getty Images
8. Elliot Anderson - 6
Linked up well with Guimaraes on a few occasions. Was initially tidy in possession but was caught on the ball a few times in the first half. | Getty Images