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Gallery: Day five in Ireland
Florian Lejeune was an animated figure as France lifted the FIFA World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Croatia on Sunday.
The defender watched on with his Newcastle United teammates and club staff in Ireland as his countrymen lifted football's greatest prize in Moscow.
The first team squad had trained on Sunday morning but were given the afternoon off - coinciding with the match - following a series of double sessions in County Kildare.
Take a look behind the scenes and see who paid a visit to training...
The players warm up as Rafa Benítez discusses the session with members of his coaching team.
United's goalkeepers train with Simon Smith.
Matt Ritchie controls the ball.
Rafa Benítez is planning for Tuesday's match against St. Patrick's Athletic in Dublin.
Mo Diamé spots the camera.
Sean Longstaff is one of a number of younger players to make the trip and he is pictured in possession.
Dwight Gayle goes for goal.
This supporter found a way to watch the session.
Jamaal Lascelles closes down Dwight Gayle.
Mo Diamé celebrates as his side finds the net.
Freddie Woodman gets down to make a save.
St. Patrick's Athletic head coach, Liam Buckley, and director of football, Ger O'Brien, were guests of Rafa Benítez at training on Sunday morning.
Rob Elliot leaps into action.
Matz Sels is one of five goalkeepers with the squad.
The mood continues to be positive in the camp.
Ciaran Clark looks to find a teammate as Adam Armstrong tries to block.
Dwight Gayle fends off Josef Yarney with help from Christian Atsu.
Rob Elliot tries to hook the ball away from goal.
Rolando Aarons tries to trap the ball under pressure from Josef Yarney.
Ayoze Pérez goes for goal.
DeAndre Yedlin leaps into the air as Ayoze Pérez watches on.
Jonjo Shelvey lets fly.
Jamie Sterry does well to control as rain begins to fall in County Kildare.
Florian Lejeune and DeAndre Yedlin embrace.
Republic of Ireland international Ciaran Clark meets two young fans after training.
Rafa Benítez stops for photos despite the rain.
The manager took time out to meet fans who had been waiting for training to finish.
Rafa Benítez meets more fans as he leaves the training pitches.
A young supporter had a piece of St. James' Park with her.
Players and staff convened for the FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia.
Frenchman Florian Lejeune applauds his countrymen as they record a 4-2 win in Moscow.
Florian Lejeune punches the air as Les Bleus lift the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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