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Toon in training: Ready for the Red Devils
Preparations for Saturday's Premier League trip to Manchester United continued apace on Thursday as players on international duty rejoined their teammates on Tyneside.
Rafa Benítez put the team through their paces and club photographer Serena Taylor was right in amongst the action to bring nufc.co.uk this exclusive gallery...
The players head out to train at United's Benton training base.
Rafa Benítez welcomed back a number of the Magpies' international contingent.
The players began the session with short sprints alongside sports scientist, Jamie Harley.
Dwight Gayle sets the pace in the foreground.
The Magpies will train again on Friday before heading across the Pennines to Manchester for Saturday's match at Old Trafford.
Matt Ritchie weaves between training poles, followed swiftly by Isaac Hayden.
Assistant manager Paco Miguel de Moreno smiles while in conversation with Rafa Benítez.
Jesús Gámez did his best to keep out the elements as he conversed with compatriot Joselu.
Ayoze Pérez pictured at Thursday's session.
Paul Dummett joined his teammates as he nears a return to first team action.
Dummett was also joined on the training pitch by fellow left-back Massadio Haïdara (left). The two stand either side of DeAndre Yedlin.
Jonjo Shelvey was in good spirits as he trained with his teammates.
Ciaran Clark looked pleased to return his focus to the Magpies' Premier League form after a disappointing play-off defeat to Denmark ended the Republic of Ireland's 2018 FIFA World Cup hopes.
Dwight Gayle raises a smile during preparations for Saturday's trip to Old Trafford.
Two former Real Madrid managers will face off at Old Trafford on Saturday as Rafa Benítez's Magpies take on Jose Mourinho's Manchester United.
Aleksandar Mitrović (pictured far right) was back in training after scoring his seventh goal in ten games for Serbia in a 2-0 victory over China in Guangzhou.
Winger wizard Matt Ritchie during Thursday's training session.
Rafa Benítez looked pleased with what he saw.
Dwight Gayle will be hoping to help Newcastle United to a win on Saturday. The Magpies last won at Old Trafford in December 2013.
Jonjo Shelvey looked sharp as he prepared for Saturday's Premier League encounter.
Paul Dummett also looked in good shape following a lengthy injury lay-off.
Rafa Benítez keeps a close eye on proceedings.
Karl Darlow makes a save.
Freddie Woodman joined Darlow and Rob Elliot for Thursday's session.
The goalkeepers were put through their paces by coach Simon Smith.
Rob Elliot picks out a teammate during a drill.
Rafa Benítez will be speaking to the media before travelling with his team to Manchester. We'll bring you updates on the club's Twitter account - www.twitter.com/nufc - from 1:45pm on Friday!