Several big names missing from the squad as Howe names his side to take on Urawa Red Diamonds

For the second friendly in a row Eddie Howe has picked his a fairly strong side for Newcastle United.

As was the case against Hull City, Eddie Howe has picked all the top players he can to start the game against Urawa Red Diamonds which kicks off at 11:30am UK Time.

Nick Pope starts between the sticks as he looks to get back to full fitness after missing so much of last season.

Jacob Murphy is selected ahead of Miguel Almiron who is the only player back from extended leave who makes the squad.

Newcastle's squad has a few notable absences

Bruno Guimaraes, Fabian Schar and Martin Dubravka are all omitted from the squad after only just rejoining the team after international duty. We expect they'll play some part in Saturday's game.

Big Dan Burn captains the side again in the absence of Kieran Trippier and Jamaal Lascelles.

It looks like Burn and Emil Krafth will be the centre-backs with Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento as full-backs.

Joe Willock makes his return to action

The midfield will be marshalled by Joelinton, Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock with Alexander Isak up front flanked by Murphy and Harvey Barnes.

Other than Miggy, the bench is full of youngsters again who we expect we'll see plenty of in the second half along with Odysseas Vlachodimos.

The intense heat will definitely play a part in how the game unfolds and we expect it will drive Eddie Howe to make good use of his bench.