December 22, 2024

The goalkeeper made his first start for the Magpies since December when he suffered a dislocated shoulder in their 1-0 win against Manchester United as he helped his team win 4-2 on the final day of the Premier League season.

Pope has been out of action for most of the campaign as a result, with Martin Dubravka the man replacing him in between the sticks.

However, Eddie Howe named him in the starting XI for their final game of the season away at Brentford on Sunday.

He conceded twice but Newcastle walked away with the three choice with the home fans in west London doing their best to distract him late on.

You’ll never play for England, they were said to be shouting as per the Newcastle X account.

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