How will the Newcastle squad flying to America shape up compared to these players who travelled to New Zealand last summer?

Author Dale Imray feels the pain of his fellow Newcastle fans, despite watching from the other side of the World in New Zealand.

Geordie exile Dale Imray didn’t believe it when told his beloved Newcastle United were coming to New Zealand – the reality proved even better.

Video special – Newcastle United fans in New Zealand.

Alan Pardew has dedicated the tournament win in New Zealand to John and liam, the two Newcastle fans who were victims of the air tragedy in the Ukraine.

Newcastle keeper Rob Elliot believes pre season friendlies are essential in terms of Newcastle players getting their ‘Rhythm and timing back’.

Vurnon Anita has revealed that his plan to cope with pre season is drinking lots of water, sleeping and training hard – music to any manager’s ears.

Alan Pardew looked back on a job well done, on and off the pitch, after the final whistle at Newcastle United v Sydney FC.

A twenty three man squad is en route to New Zealand and that will become twenty four when Cheick Tiote catches them up.

The four team tournament in New Zealand has gained a late boost with Cheick Tiote a surprise late addition along with Emmanuel Riviere.