Newcastle United evening headlines: Mainz 05 reaction, Guimaraes double Magpies and Brazil aim

A look at your Newcastle United evening headlines on Monday, 18 July.

Bruno Guimaraes says he is the most excited he has been in years about the new season - and feels he can achieve success with both Newcastle United and Brazil at the World Cup. Bruno is certain to be in the A Selecao's squad for Qatar and feels his country can go all the way for the tournament in the Middle East. The 24-year-old is looking to add to his haul of caps so far this summer.

He said: "I don't have words to speak about the World Cup because when I was a child I always dreamt about this moment, and it arriving. It is special. When I am sleeping, I am thinking about winning it!"

But he also believes that success at Newcastle is also on the cards - providing United stay patient. A top 10 aim is the initial target this term but Bruno has bigger ambitions further down the line. He said: “We can surprise the others. We have quality and the coach is so intelligent, we can do it. We dream of the Champions League."

Newcastle United were beaten 1-0 by Bundesliga side Mainz 05 in baking conditions in the shadow of the Alps. The game ended in chaotic manner as a pitch invasion saw masses of fans try to get shirts and selfies from Newcastle stars.

Eddie Howe could only watch on as chances came and went for Newcastle and a single second half goal for the German side was enough to claim a pre-season victory.

Howe's side rounded off their mini tour of Austria in Kufstein against the Bundesliga side that finished eighth last term. The opening 10 minutes resulted in Newcastle trying to work an opening but Mainz 05 were well drilled and made it tough for the Magpies to find space.

Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles has been given the green light to