Magpies name squad to face Spartans

Ahead of tonight's friendly at Croft Park Newcastle United have named two players with Premier League experience in their squad to face Spartans.

Northern Ireland international Shane Ferguson and England U20 player Gael Bigirimana are named in a squad managed by Peter Beardsley.

Also included is French U17 midfielder Olivier Kemen and goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, who had a successful summer as he played a key part in England U17's victorious European Championship campaign.

There will be some familiar faces in the Spartans squad for visitors with new signings Alex Nicholson and Ben Sayer starting their careers at the Magpies Academy. Another new addition at Croft Park Samuel Perez is the brother of United forward Ayoze.

Admission is by paying on the turnstiles with prices set at £5 for adults and £2 concessions with kick off at 7.30pm.

The Magpies quad is: Gael Bigirimana , Jamie Cobain, Ben Drennan, Shane Ferguson , Macaulay Gillesphey, Tom Heardman, Olivier Kemen, Joe Kerridge, Ryan McKinnon, Greg Olley, Brendan Pearson, Jonathyn Quinn, Callum Roberts, Liam Smith, Jordan Storey, Callum Williams, Freddie Woodman.

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