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...
13. SUB: Joe White - 6
On for Joelinton 46: A steady showing off the bench. Got into some decent areas, was tidy in possession and tracked back well when needed. Scored a good penalty in the shootout. | Getty Images
14. SUB: Callum Wilson - 5
On for Isak 46: Given a 25 minute runout before being withdrawn. | Getty Images
15. SUB: Amadou Diallo - 5
On for Barnes 63: Couldn't really get involved. Almost had a breakthrough on goal but went down under pressure from Oliver Skipp. Made an important defensive interception late on and converted his penalty. | Getty Images
16. SUB: Alex Murphy - 7
On for Burn 63: Made an important last-ditch challenge in the closing stages. | Getty Images for Premier League