James Maddison celebrated his inclusion in England's Euro 24 squad with a goal but it was in vain as Newcastle beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties in a post-season friendly watched by 78,000 fans in Melbourne on Wednesday.Both were included in England's provisional Euro 2024 squad this week, as was Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon, who did not travel to Australia as he recovers from a calf injury.
Newcastle United beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties in their controversial end of season friendly in Australia in a game that was largely played at a pedestrian pace.
After the news on Tuesday that Mauricio Pochettino was to leave Chelsea by mutual consent, we asked you to have your say on the decision. John: This is absolutely ridiculous, what the hell is going on with Chelsea? Pochettino needed time and we were going forward.
Cole Palmer has been voted the Professional Footballer's Association Premier League fans' player of the year for 2023-24. In a standout breakthrough season after joining from Manchester City for £42.5m last summer, Palmer registered 22 goals and 11 assists as the Blues secured a six-placed finish. The 22-year-old has been included in Gareth Southgate's provisional England squad for Euro 2024.