Newcastle United's trip to Dubai is now done and dusted with Eddie Howe happy with the balance of relaxation and training for his squad in the Middle East.
The Magpies now return to their Benton base for the rest of the build-up to next Sunday's clash in the Premier League against Manchester United. After winning two matches in a row in the top-flight against Wolverhampton Wanderers and then Nottingham Forest, United certainly had some momentum building before the disruption of the international break but there have also been some benefits.
Here are some of the key players to take advantage of the sunshine of Dubai.
