Where Newcastle United players are heading on international duty and photos in action for their countries
The Magpies have a number of players heading out on international duty this week.
Newcastle United will take a well-earned break from a hectic start to the season over the next ten days as the focus turns towards international action.
Eddie Howe’s side have made a mixed start to the campaign with five draws, one defeat and one win from their opening seven games in the Premier League.
They have secured progression into round three of the Carabao Cup after a hard-earned win at League Two side Tranmere Rovers and their prize for the victory at Prenton Park is a home tie against Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.
Not all of Howe’s players will be taking a rest from competitive action during the break after several of United’s senior players were called up for international duty.
With Nations League fixtures and friendlies on the agenda, NewcastleWorld takes a look at where the Magpies international stars are heading before they return to action with a visit to Fulham on the first Saturday of October.
1. Jamal Lewis - Northern Ireland
The left-back has now returned to fitness and will hope to add to his 26 Northern Ireland caps when his side face a Nations League double header against Kosovo and Greece over the next ten days. Photo: Getty Images
2. Elliot Anderson - Scotland Under-21s
The exciting midfielder will face a friendly double against Northern Ireland as he looks to add to his solitary Scotland Under-21 cap. Fellow Magpies youngster Lucas de Bolle is also in the squad. Photo: Getty Images
3. Ryan Fraser - Scotland
Fraser’s year-long absence from the Scotland squad was officially ended last week. His side face two home Nations League fixtures against Ukraine and Republic of Ireland before facing Ukraine in Krakow. Photo: Getty Images
4. Martin Dubravka - Slovakia
Dubravka is currently on loan at Manchester United and will hope for some much-needed game-time when he joins up with the Slovakia squad for two Nations League home fixtures against Azerbaijan and Belarus. Photo: Getty Images