Eddie Howe admits that Newcastle United's punishing schedule in Austria has resulted in early nights all round for his Toon players ahead of the new season.
With temperatures as high as 38 degrees the Austrian summer can be gruelling for teams that jet over to train with the majestic backdrop of the Alps for company. The heat eased off a little on match day on Friday against 1860 Munich but even watching felt draining and cans of Red Bull were distributed in the stands by staff of host club FC Pinzgau Saalfelden.
But Newcastle's players are in fine fettle in their luxury hotel situated in the Salzburg region and they've made themselves at home in Austria. The visit will culminate in a club meal at a restaurant and Howe feels that the excursion has been worthwhile.
