Left out of Newcastle’s squad for the second half of last season and yet to feature in pre-season. The inclusion of Under-21s left-back Matty Bondswell in Portugal is telling, but Lewis needs to get some minutes or else he risks another difficult season. Left out of Newcastle’s squad for the second half of last season and yet to feature in pre-season. The inclusion of Under-21s left-back Matty Bondswell in Portugal is telling, but Lewis needs to get some minutes or else he risks another difficult season.
Left out of Newcastle’s squad for the second half of last season and yet to feature in pre-season. The inclusion of Under-21s left-back Matty Bondswell in Portugal is telling, but Lewis needs to get some minutes or else he risks another difficult season.

The 12 Newcastle United players who must impress Eddie Howe in Austria this pre-season

Newcastle United’s squad are currently out in Austria for the first of two pre-season tours this month.

In total, 29 Newcastle players have travelled out to Austria for a nine-day training camp which will include friendly matches against 1860 Munich and Mainz.

Of the players who have made the journey, some are facing uncertain futures at the club and will be keen to impress head coach Eddie Howe while away.

For others, it’s about securing a place in the starting line-up for the opening day of the Premier League season against Nottingham Forest on August 6.

Every player will want to make an impact in pre-season ahead of an important campaign for Newcastle. But there are some whose future or place in the side could be dictated by the impact they make this July.

Following the trip to Austria, Newcastle will then fly out to Lisbon to face Benfica before hosting Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao at St James’s Park on July 29 and July 30 respectively.

For others, it’s about securing a place in the starting line-up for the opening day of the Premier League season against Nottingham Forest on August 6.