They say don't get too excited about pre-season friendlies but that is easier said than done when you're a Newcastle United fan. Friday's friendly with 1860 Munich gave fans their first glimpse of new signings Sven Botman and Nick Pope in Austria.
The latter started from the outset and enjoyed an hour of football as he kept the German side at bay. Botman, who was pursued for months before finally joining Newcastle, also impressed during his second-half cameo in Saalfenden.
But it was Bruno Guimaraes, as per usual, that stole the show after playing the final 30 minutes of the 3-0 win. The Brazilian, who took the Premier League by storm after his January switch, picked up exactly where he left off with a stellar substitute performance on Friday.
