The Magpies got straight to work with their preparations on Monday, with a number of first team players hard at work at the club's Benton training centre on Thursday.

The likes of Joelinton, Kieran Trippier and Sven Botman were joined in the gym by the Magpies' other squad members who were not on international duty this summer, including Lewis Hall who continues his recovery from a foot injury sustained in February.

The squad were also wearing the new Players' 25/26 Range while head coach Eddie Howe and his backroom staff were dressed in the Coach's Black Edition 25/26 Range and Coach's 25/26 Range respectively, which are available to buy online at 9am (BST) on Thursday, 10th July,

Serena Taylor was there to bring newcastleunited.com this gallery of images as United got the ball rolling on day one of pre-season.