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International Magpies: Pope and Trippier named in England squad
Written by Tom Easterby
A host of Newcastle United players are set to be in action for their countries during the international break later this month, with Nick Pope and Kieran Trippier among the United stars receiving call-ups.
Here's our guide to where and when the Magpies' internationals will be playing in September:
The United duo are part of Gareth Southgate's England squad for their UEFA Nations League games against Italy and Germany as the Three Lions prepare for this winter's World Cup finals. The pair have been in superb form for Newcastle this season, and Pope will be looking to add to his eight appearances for his country, with Trippier having already amassed 37 caps.
Friday 23rd September
Italy vs England
San Siro
Kick-off 7:45pm BST
Monday 26th September
England vs Germany
Wembley Stadium
Kick-off 7:45pm BST
Centre back Schär is part of the Switzerland squad for their UEFA Nations League games against Spain and the Czech Republic, with the Magpies defender currently sat on 71 caps and eight goals for his country.
Saturday 24th September
Spain vs Switzerland
Estadio La Romareda
Kick-off 7:45pm BST
Tuesday 27th September
Switzerland vs Czech Republic
Kybunpark
Kick-off 7:45pm BST
Recent arrival Isak had been called up to the Sweden squad for their UEFA Nations League double-header against Serbia and Slovenia later this month, but the former Real Sociedad frontman - who has nine goals to show from his 37 senior outings for his country to date - is now set to return to Tyneside after picking up a minor injury.
Full back Lewis is yet to make a Premier League appearance for the Magpies this term, but has been named in the Northern Ireland squad for their UEFA Nations League group games against Kosovo and Greece. The former Norwich man currently has 23 caps to his name.
Saturday 24th September
Northern Ireland vs Kosovo
Windsor Park
Kick-off 5pm BST
Tuesday 27th September
Greece vs Northern Ireland
Georgios Kamaras Stadium
Kick-off 7:45pm BST
The United midfielder, now a regular in the Brazil side, has been named in the Selecao squad for their two pre-World Cup friendlies in France. Tite's men face Ghana and Tunisia as they continue their preparations for November's tournament in Qatar, with Guimarães looking to add to his tally of eight caps and one goal.
Friday 23rd September
Brazil vs Ghana
Stade Oceane
Kick-off 7:30pm BST
Tuesday 27th September
Brazil vs Tunisia
Parc des Princes
Kick-off 7:30pm BST
Winger Almirón has been called up by Paraguay, who are also opting to play their two friendlies on European soil this month. The 28-year-old - who has 41 international caps and three goals to his name - could line up against the UAE in Austria before his side take on Morocco in Seville.
Friday 23rd September
Paraguay vs UAE
Stadion Wiener Neustadt
Kick-off 5pm BST
Tuesday 27th September
Paraguay vs Morocco
Estadio Benito Villamarin
Kick-off 8pm BST
Forward Wood, meanwhile, has a lengthy trip to come, with New Zealand set to take on Australia in both home and away fixtures in September. The All Whites' leading marksman could add to his record tally of 33 goals when his nation take on the Socceroos in both Brisbane and Auckland.
Thursday 22nd September
Australia vs New Zealand
Suncorp Stadium
Kick-off 11am BST
Sunday 25th September
New Zealand vs Australia
Eden Park
Kick-off 4am BST
Wideman Fraser has been called up for Scotland's upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Ukraine and the Republic of Ireland. Former United coach Steve Clarke has opted to include the 28-year-old in his roster for the three games, which includes both home and away matches against Ukraine.
Wednesday 21st September
Scotland vs Ukraine
Hampden Park
Kick-off 7:45pm BST
Saturday 24th September
Scotland vs Republic of Ireland
Hampden Park
Kick-off 7:45pm BST
Tuesday 27th September
Ukraine vs Scotland
Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium
Kick-off 7:45pm BST
Alex Murphy
United's young defender Murphy, who is part of Elliott Dickman's second string squad, has received his first international call-up since he joined the Magpies from Galway United in the summer. Murphy could line up for the Republic of Ireland Under-19s in their European Championship qualifiers against Gibraltar, Wales and Hungary.
Wednesday 21st September
Republic of Ireland Under-19s vs Gibraltar Under-19s
Central Park
Kick-off 4pm BST
Saturday 24th September
Wales Under-19s vs Republic of Ireland Under-19s
Nantporth Stadium
Kick-off 1pm BST
Tuesday 27th September
Hungary Under-19s vs Republic of Ireland Under-19s
Nantporth Stadium
Kick-off 6pm BST
Elliot Anderson and Lucas De Bolle
Magpies youngsters Anderson, who has broken into Eddie Howe's first team this term, and De Bolle, currently on loan at Hamilton in Scotland, were both included in the Scotland Under-21 squad for their friendly double-header against Northern Ireland - but Anderson, who signed a new long-term deal at St. James' Park this week, has had to to withdraw from the squad with an injury.
Thursday 22nd September
Northern Ireland Under-21s vs Scotland Under-21s
Danny Blanchflower Stadium
Kick-off 2:30pm BST
Sunday 25th September
Scotland Under-21s vs Northern Ireland Under-21s
The SMiSA Stadium
Kick-off 2pm BST
