Newcastle enjoyed a productive July with six friendlies and a behind closed doors practice match against Burnley.
Eddie Howe’s side got the better of The Clarets along with Gateshead, 1860 Munich, Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao while Mainz 05 and Benfica both secured narrow victories at United’s expense.
A total of 30 players got on the pitch for Newcastle in pre-season with Howe also calling upon several of the club’s Under-21s players on occasion.
Four senior players didn’t play a single minute during pre-season while some of the Under-21s players made the bench but didn’t get on the pitch.
And with Saturday’s competitive season opener against Nottingham Forest at St James’s Park coming up this Saturday, we’ve had a look at which players got the most minutes during Newcastle’s pre-season matches.
25. Jamaal Lascelles - 344 minutes
Has featured in every match except Atalanta and was taken off early at half-time against 1860 Munich. Photo: Ian MacNicol
26. Joelinton - 352 minutes
Was sent off late on against Benfica but otherwise played regularly. Photo: Stu Forster
27. Jacob Murphy - 352 minutes
Has been handed plenty of minutes so far in pre-season. | AFP via Getty Images
28. Elliot Anderson - 354 minutes
Has certainly been given an opportunity to impress in pre-season. His performances have impressed Eddie Howe with the Newcastle head coach expected to keep him around with the first team. Photo: Getty