Friendlies review: Kane hits four, Barnes stars for Newcastle

Harry Kane scored four times as Tottenham Hotspur earned an emphatic 5-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in their penultimate match of pre-season.

New head coach Ange Postecoglou, managing Spurs at home for the first time, saw his side take the lead shortly before the break, as Kane converted his first of the afternoon from the penalty spot after James Maddison had been fouled.

The visitors were level on the stroke of half-time, but Maddison and then Dejan Kulusevski each set up Kane to score twice in quick succession five minutes after the restart.

See: Spurs report and line-up

Kane added his fourth with a close-range finish on 79 minutes, before Dane Scarlett’s turn and shot in stoppage time completed the win.

Spurs are in final pre-season action on Tuesday, when they to take on Barcelona away, ahead of their first match of the 2023/24 Premier League season, away to Brentford on Sunday 13 August.

See: Clubs' pre-season fixtures and results

Barnes steals the show

Summer signing Harvey Barnes scored twice as Newcastle United beat Villarreal 4-0 to end their pre-season with an unbeaten record.

It was a day to remember for Barnes, making his first appearance for Newcastle at St James' Park. Jacob Murphy and Joelinton scored the other goals, while Sean Longstaff also made a return from injury. 

Newcastle head into their Premier League opener at home to Aston Villa next Saturday with a pre-season record of five wins and two draws.

See: Newcastle report and line-up

Joao Pedro spot on again

A penalty from Joao Pedro helped Brighton & Hove Albion complete their pre-season fixtures with a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano at the Amex Stadium.

The Seagulls made a bright start, almost taking the lead when Danny Welbeck headed against the woodwork on 11 minutes.

Two minutes later, a mistake from goalkeeper Jason Steele allowed Alvaro Rivera to put the visitors in front.

Joao Pedro, a summer signing from Watford, equalised on 65 minutes, converting from 12 yards for his second successful spot-kick of the summer.

Brighton can now look forward to their first home Premier League match of 2023/24 against promoted Luton Town on Saturday 12 August.

See: Brighton report and line-up

Man Utd held in Dublin

Manchester United's final pre-season friendly ended in a 1-1 draw against Athletic Club at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

The Red Devils, who beat Lens 3-1 at Old Trafford a day earlier, fell behind to Nico Williams' first-half goal.

But in the dying moments Facundo Pellistri fired in from Harry Maguire's knockdown in a positive final act of Man Utd's pre-season.

Erik ten Hag's side will take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at home in their first Premier League fixture on Monday 14 August.

See: Man Utd report and line-up