Preparations for the 2022/23 campaign are officially up and running for Newcastle as they made a return to pre-season training on Friday, as Eddie Howe looks to get things underway ahead of his first full season in charge of the Magpies.
Three new signings have walked through the doors at St. James' Park in the form of Matt Targett, Nick Pope and Sven Botman, as the North-East outfit continues to assemble its squad following last year's multi-million-pound takeover.
And while more arrivals are still expected ahead of their season opener on August 6, Howe has opted to make the important decision of calling his players back for duty earlier than usual.
