Why England's World Cup run could be set to benefit NUFC massively
Football fans across the country are basking in the heat wave and England remarkably making the World Cup semi finals. It is our best performance in the tournament since 1990 and with the likes of Brazil and Germany already sent home, we have a real chance.
Back in Newcastle, Rafa has quietly started pre-season training as we already gear up for the 18/19 campaign. With transfers still delayed, as usual, focus turns towards our incredibly difficult start. Playing four of the top six in our first five games is a nightmare run and already has Newcastle worried we could be near the bottom of the table from the outset this season - unless significant transfer progress is made by the time the season kicks off.
However, England's success can certainly benefit Newcastle in our season opener at SJP against Spurs.
Kane, Alli, Trippier, Rose and Dier may all not feature as Pochettino must decide if they need a rest after no break all summer due to our success. As Spurs are blessed with many top players, the same can be said of other semi finalists as this will also apply to Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Dembele and Llloris .
Even the likes of Sanchez, Eriksen and Son will also return to pre-season later than usual after competing in this summer's World Cup - and the latter has apparently picked up an injury which may rule him out of our opening day encounter.
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Newcastle on the other hand only had Mitrovic in Russia who in all honestly is very unlikely to be still at the club never mind in our XI come August. We should be fresh and raring to go whereas Spurs might just be suffering from a World Cup hangover.
A bonus three points on opening day would be a big boost for us and take some pressure off our horrendous start.
Here's hoping Newcastle can continue the feel good factors this summer.
