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...
9. Miguel Almiron - 5
Had a couple of near openings down the right but hasn't been able to penetrate. | Getty Images
10. Harvey Barnes - 6
Had a few smart touches down the left side but couldn't get into any positions to threaten the Spurs goal in the first half but curled a good effort wide from the edge of the box in the opening minutes of the second half. | Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 6
Clipped a shot wide in the opening few minutes. Had to drop deep to link play up and was barely in the game until he popped up at the right place at the right time to equalise. | Getty Images
12. Jacob Murphy - 7
On for Trippier 37: Initially deployed at right-back and grabbed an assist the first time he burst forward. Pushed further forward in the second half and continued to be a creative outlet with an excellent ball to release Diallo. | Getty Images