Newcastle United evening headlines: Kieran Trippier's England recall, emotional farewells and Eddie Howe's transfer challenge

A look at the latest Newcastle United headlines on Tuesday, 24 May.

Newcastle United had just defeated Burnley to finish in 11th place, but it was a final day victory tinged with sadness for some of these players as it may be the last time they share a dressing room together. Even Eddie Howe, who is always so measured, admitted the traditional end of season address was 'quite an emotional moment' on Sunday.

It is easy to see why. New players will arrive this summer, and in the years to come, but the contribution the club's stalwarts have made will never be forgotten.

Not only did several members of this group help take Newcastle back to the Premier League, in 2017, but they also helped keep the Magpies in the top-flight when their backs were against the wall. It is not an exaggeration to say that had they not done that, an already protracted takeover might have been even more complicated - and that really is saying something.

Eddie Howe has revealed that Jamaal Lascelles passed his test of a good leader this season. The club captain has watched on at times as Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson and Jonjo Shelvey donned the armband.

But Howe is pleased with the role of Lascelles this term. Howe told Chronicle Live: “I have to say Jamaal has been an exceptional captain.

"The biggest compliment I can give him is when he was out the team, and I think when you are captain of the team and you aren’t in the team, how do you act in that moment? And that was a real test of his leadership."

Newcastle United supporters may well feel as though Dan Burn was deserving of a place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad given his form in the last few months. The Magpies centre-back played a key role in helping his boyhood club ultimately cruise