Eddie Howe has chosen a strong side for Newcastle United’s friendly with Benfica this evening. The Magpies will face arguably their toughest test of pre-season yet as they face Benfica at the Estadio da Luz in the Eusebio Cup.
Howe has included all three of the club’s summer signings Nick Pope, Sven Botman and Matt Targett in the XI. Bruno Guimaraes, Kieran Trippier, Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson are also set to start.
Talented youngster Elliot Anderson has been given the nod in midfield, with Jamaal Lascelles, Sean Longstaff and Jacob Murphy making up the remainder of the starting line-up. Here is how fans have reacted to the team selection.
