Director of rugby Steve Diamond is conscious of not putting too many expectation on his new-look Newcastle Red Bulls side.

Thiaw has settled at Newcastle and is set for a prolonged run in the team with Fabian Schar out injured. Now he is in the team, he will prove difficult to remove.

Regularly, Newcastle defenders played the ball back or inside to Ramsdale, who recycled possession well. He completed 29 of 30 passes, while three of his four attempted long balls were accurate. Clearly, he is more composed with his feet than Pope.

Joelinton and William Osula score twice as holders Newcastle United start their defence of the Carabao Cup with a comfortable win against League One Bradford City, and will face Spurs in the last 16.

Two goals apiece by Joelinton and William Osula helped holders Newcastle United ease to a 4-1 victory over third-tier Bradford City and into the League Cup fourth round on Wednesday.

English football club Newcastle United has begun discussions with lenders about funding a new stadium or the redevelopment of its existing St James’ Park, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Newcastle United have made seven changes as the holders begin their defence of the Carabao Cup against Bradford City at St James' Park. Newcastle XI: Ramsdale; Krafth, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Guimaraes, Miley, Joelinton, Elanga, Osula, Gordon.

A person was airlifted to hospital after falling from cliffs near Berwick this morning. The Coastguard and Great North Air Ambulance helicopters were both called to the shore near the Haven Caravan site at Magdalene Fields shortly before 9am, as were the North East Ambulance Service.

Marcus Rashford led Barcelona to a 2-1 win against Newcastle United in their Champions League opener.