England facing club vs country row as Newcastle face Tottenham in friendly in Australia three days after Premier League final day

England manager Gareth Southgate may need to wait for certain members of his Euro 2024 squad flying to Australia for a post-season friendly.

It's been announced that Newcastle will play Premier League rivals Tottenham at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 22.

Newcastle's FA Cup exit last weekend opened the door for the Magpies to face Spurs in a post-season friendly, which will see the two clubs jet off for Australia immediately after their final league game of the season on May 19.

The Magpies will then face an A-League All Stars XI on Friday May 24.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe said: "This is a great opportunity to showcase Newcastle United at two iconic venues in an iconic city as the club continues to grow globally. 

"We are privileged to have so many incredible supporters around the world, and it's a chance to be able to play in front of many in Australia who wouldn't ordinarily get the chance to see the team. 

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"We look forward to engaging with our supporters in Melbourne and giving them the opportunity to feel closer to the club."

A decision on the squads taken Down Under will be made nearer to the time, but Southgate could see three players potentially in his Euro 2024 squad fly halfway across the world days before they link up on international duty.

Tottenham's James Maddison and Newcastle attacker Anthony Gordon were named in the England squad for the March friendlies with Brazil and Belgium, while Kieran Trippier is a strong candidate to feature in this summer's European Championship in Germany.

It is possible all three could jet off to Australia for the post-season friendly and days after they return to England they will be required to join Southgate's squad for a training camp ahead of Euro 2024.

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