Newcastle United began their preparations for the 2023-24 Premier League season with a 3-2 win at National League neighbours Gateshead.
Magpies head coach Eddie Howe - already without international stars Sven Botman, Fabian Schar, Joelinton, Anthony Gordon, Callum Wilson, Alexander Isak, Miguel Almiron, Bruno Guimaraes and new signing Sandro Tonali - also opted against selecting Paul Dummett, Jamaal Lascelles and Jacob Murphy.
Meanwhile, Nick Pope (hand), Emil Krafth (ACL) and Joe Willock (hamstring) remained absence as they continue their recovery from injury.
Gateshead opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Marcus Dinanga opened the scoring. Stephen Wearne then doubled the hosts’ advantage on the brink of half-time.
But United avoided a pre-season ‘upset’ following second half goals from Elliot Anderson, Allan Saint-Maximin and Jay Turner-Cooke.
Here’s our Newcastle player ratings from the Gateshead International Stadium:
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17. Joe White (on for Saint-Maximin, 61) - 6
Kept it tidy in the middle. Tried a left footed shot from distance but aimed way wide. Photo: Michael Regan
18. Lewis Miley (on for Longstaff, 61) - 7.5
Sublime pass to set up Newcastle’s winner. Further evidence of what an exciting youngster he is. | Getty Images
19. Ben Parkinson (on for Targett, 61) - 6
Raced through on goal but denied by Elliot. | Getty Images
20. Jay Turner-Cooke (on for Anderson, 72) - 6.5
In the right position at the right time to latch onto Miley’s pass and score the winner. | (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)