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Newcastle United staff and players may be out in Dubai enjoying some warm weather training, but the Magpies still have a host of players representing their country during the international break. Last week was dominated by Anthony Gordon’s potential England debut and the showdown between him and Bruno Guimaraes at Wembley Stadium.
Ultimately, it would be Guimaraes who came out of that match on the right side of the scoreline - although Gordon did impress on his international debut. Elsewhere, nations across Europe competed in friendly matches ahead of this summer’s European Championships in Germany.
Newcastle also had a few players representing their country at youth level - to mixed success. Here, we take a look at how a whole host of Newcastle United players have done whilst away on international duty:
5. Martin Dubravka (Slovakia)
Dubravka started for Slovakia against Austria on Saturday but conceded just six seconds into the match when Christoph Baumgartner ran straight from kick-off and unleashed an effort past the Newcastle United stopper into the bottom corner. That goal has been recorded as the fastest goal in international football history. Withdrew from the squad ahead of the 1-1 draw v Norway. | Getty Images
6. Jamal Lewis (Northern Ireland).
Lewis missed Northern Ireland’s draw with Romania and 1-0 win over Scotland due to injury. Has returned to Watford, where he is currently on loan. | Getty Images
7. Garang Kuol (Australia U23s)
Kuol is currently taking part in a friendly tournament in Saudi Arabia with Australia’s Under-23 side. Kuol was a second-half substitute during their win over Iraq Under-23’s on Wednesday but played a starring role in their win over Egypt on Saturday. Kuol won and converted an early penalty to give his side the lead before Egypt equalised less than ten minutes later. Australia triumphed 2-1 in a penalty shootout to book their place in the final against South Korea. South Korea ended up winning the tournament on penalties following a 2-2 draw. Kuol missed the decisive penalty in the shootout. | Getty Images
8. Alex Murphy (Republic of Ireland U21s)
Murphy was an unused substitute as Republic of Ireland Under-21’s defeated San Marino Under-21’s 7-0. | Getty Images for Premier League