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This is crunch time for Gareth Southgate and England.
As he prepares to play at St James’ Park with Bosnia & Herzegovina the opponents, closing a two decades gap since the last time the national (men’s) side played on Tyneside.
Every chance Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier will get on the pitch and with the friendly sold out, hopefully a decent atmosphere.
Gareth Southgate saying (see below) that he is really looking forward to the match.
The England boss is often seen at St James’ Park watching Newcastle United matches but a first for him in taking charge of the national side on Tyneside.
Gareth Southgate will have reduced numbers available on Monday night, as those players who have featured in the FA Cup or Champions League finals, have been given extra rest.
So for the England boss it will be a case of watching how England get on this Monday night at St James’ Park, as well as assessing those players from Man City, Man U and Real Madrid who won’t be involved, then announce his final 26 man squad for Germany in the week. As the very final deadline for naming the national squads is on Friday 7 June, when England play on the night against Iceland at Wembley.
Gareth Southgate speaking to the England YouTube channel in advance of the game at St James’ Park on Monday night:
“Bringing the team on the road is something we enjoy doing.
“To play at Wembley for your country is very special, so you never want to lose that aspect, but we have got a nice contrast this week of doing both things.
“We are England.
“We represent everybody.
“I played in the north east and I know how passionate people here are about their football and Newcastle United with the last couple of seasons they have had and the momentum behind them…
“But there will be a lot of Sunderland fans up there and Middlesbrough fans [at St James’ Park].
“It will be a brilliant night.
“I’m really looking forward to it.”
A lot of important dates for Newcastle United fans coming up this summer, so we have compiled the following calendar to watch out for, including plenty of England appointments:
Monday 3 June
England v Bosnia & Herzegovina (Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier) Friendly
Friday 7 June
England v Iceland (Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier) Friendly
Friday 7 June 2024 – Launch of first replica kit of new Adidas deal, the 2024/25 Newcastle United home shirt.
Friday 7 2024 – The very final deadline for Gareth Southgate and the other national managers to name their official squads for the European Championships.
Friday 14 June 2024 – European Championship 2024 finals in Germany kick-off, with numerous NUFC players potentially involved.
Friday 14 June 2024 – Summer transfer window opens.
Sunday 16 June
England v Serbia (Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier) Euros Group match
Tuesday 18 June 2024 – Premier League fixtures released at 9am.
Thursday 20 June
England v Denmark (Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier) Euros Group match
Tuesday 25 June
England v Slovenia (Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier) Euros Group match
Sunday 14 July 2024 – European Championships final.
Wednesday 31 July – Urawa Red Diamonds v Newcastle United friendly in Japan, playing at the 62,000 capacity Saitama Stadium, the largest football-specific stadium in Japan.
Saturday 3 August – Yokohama F Marinos v Newcastle United friendly at the National Stadium in Toyko.
Saturday 17 August 2024 – Weekend that 2024/25 Premier League season kicks off.
Friday 30 August 2024 – Summer transfer window closes at 11pm.
Wednesday 1 January 2025 – Winter transfer window opens.
Monday 3 February 2025 – Winter transfer window closes at 11pm.
Sunday 25 May 2025 – The final round of 2024/25 Premier League fixtures will be played.

 
