We were present at the club’s Benton training base to see who showed up – and crucially, who didn’t – on the opening day of pre-season training, which will be led by Neil Redfearn. Scroll down and click through the pages to see our behind the scenes snaps from Newcastle United’s return to pre-season training:
13. Warm weather welcomed the players back
NUFC players arrive for pre-season training Photo: Stu Norton
14. Players received a warm welcome
NUFC players arrive for pre-season training Photo: Stu Norton
15. Forgotten man Achraf Lazaar could re-launch his career
NUFC players arrive for pre-season training Photo: Stu Norton
16. Javier Manquillo was in the building
NUFC players arrive for pre-season training Photo: Stu Norton