Newcastle will not be distracted by Australia trip says Howe

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says the Magpies' upcoming trip to Australia will not distract from his side's preparation for Sunday's Premier League final day at Brentford. The Magpies are set to play Tottenham at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday 22 May, after the season has concluded. Speaking in his news conference on Friday, Howe said: "We will finish the game and get straight on the plane. "It's a very quick turnaround. We're focusing on this game and that has to take priority. "Our pre-season training will start early July....