Newcastle United recorded a 2-0 victory over Championship side Hull City following first-half goals from Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy.
With 19 players missing for the visit to the MKM Stadium, Eddie Howe named the most senior starting XI available to him with the exception of Jamie Miley, who made his full Newcastle debut. Jamal Lewis also lined up at left-back, despite the strong chance of him leaving again this summer.
Meanwhile, the bench consisted of academy players, bar goalkeepers Odysseas Vlachodimos and John Ruddy.
Newcastle took the lead in the 32nd minute as Jacob Murphy’s clipped cross was poked home by Alexander Isak. Murphy then turned goalscorer when his cross towards Harvey Barnes rolled into the bottom left corner.
Howe began to make changes on the hour-mark. Academy duo Alfie Harrison and Trevan Sanusi were given their debuts, while Jay Turner-Cooke and Ben Parkinson replaced Harvey Barnes, Isak, Joelinton and Tino Livramento.
With just over 15 minutes remaining, Howe then introduced new signing Vlachodimos while Anthony Munda and Johnny Emerson replaced Lewis and Murphy.
Here’s our Newcastle United player ratings from the win at Hull City:
9. Jacob Murphy - 9
It’s only a pre-season friendly of course but unplayable is the best word to describe Murphy’s first-half performance. Delivered several dangerous crosses, assisting Isak’s opener before another found its way past Pandur. | Getty Images
10. Harvey Barnes - 5
Struggled to impact the game from the left. Drifted in and out. Set up a chance for Isak before being brought off. | Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 7.5
Set up a great chance for Joelinton before showing his poachers instinct to open the scoring. Almost added another on the brink of half-time. | Getty Images
12. Jay Turner-Cooke (on Barnes, 63) - 6
Neat and tidy. Showed some good footwork. | (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)