Newcastle United lost 3-1 to Everton in a pre-season friendly at Murrayfield, giving new head coach Matthias Jaissle a clear indication of the problems still facing his side before the campaign begins. He said the club is aware of the squad’s needs, with the defeat highlighting weaknesses in both finishing and defending as well as the need for further transfer activity.

Everton took control through Thierno Barry, Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty and Tyrique George’s 73rd-minute strike, before Harvey Barnes scored a late consolation for Newcastle. Jaissle selected a notably young team, with eight starters aged 25 or under, following the summer departures of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier; key players Dan Burn, Lewis Miley and Tino Livramento are also yet to return.