Newcastle United recorded back-to-back wins in pre-season with a 2-1 win at Rangers.
After sitting out of Saturday’s opening pre-season friendly at Gateshead, international stars Sven Botman, Fabian Schar, Callum Wilson and Miguel Almiron returned to the starting XI.
Sandro Tonali also made his non-competive debut and he was involved in the opener in the 16th minute when Miguel Almiron rolled the ball past Allan McGregor.
The Italian was among seven players replaced at half-time, which saw the likes of Bruno Guimaraes, Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon introduced.
United looked in control until a mix up between Karl Darlow and Guimaraes allowed Sam Lammers to equalise in the 64th-minute.
But Eddie Howe’s side found a winner three minutes before the end when Harrison Ashby headed home Alexander Isak’s cross.
Here’s our Newcastle player ratings from Ibrox:
1. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United celebrates scoring with new team mate Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United during the pre-season friendly match between Rangers and Newcastle at Ibrox Stadium on July 18, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)
Newcastle United player ratings from the pre-season game at Rangers. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)
2. Loris Karius - 7
Commanded his area well and saved the limited amount of shots he faced.
3. Kieran Trippier - 7
Linked up well with Almiron and Tonali down the right and played a couple of decent long balls forward.
4. Fabian Schar - 7.5
Given space by Rangers to showcase his excellent passing range. Composed as ever, from the Swiss.