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Toon in training: Royal rumble
After two big wins, Newcastle look to continue their momentum at Reading on Tuesday night.
Rafa Benitez has no new injury concerns for the trip to the Madejski Stadium and was boosted by the return to action of Rolando Aarons - although the winger is not in contention to face the Royals.
However, the rest of the group were keen to impress the manager - and to catch the eye of club photographer Serena Taylor, who brought nufc.co.uk this gallery.