Magpies see off Rayo Vallecano as Howe’s men get back up to speed
A crowd of 34,956 were witness to an encouraging display from what was a surprisingly strong Newcastle starting eleven at St. James’ Park on Saturday afternoon.
Manager Eddie Howe opted to throw both Kieran Trippier and Nick Pope into the line-up, just a week on from the World Cup heartbreak the pair suffered as England bowed out of the competition at the hands of France.
