Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United LIVE updates: EPL clubs clash at the MCG

Ange Postecoglou has responded to Kieran Trippier’s comment about Spurs vs Newcastle exhibition match in Australia.

Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier, who is expected to be in England’s Euros squad, questioned the timing of the trip.

“It’s crazy for Newcastle to go and play Spurs there on Wednesday night and then another game… It’s not ideal because it’s a tournament year.”

Well, this is exciting and a bit of a different tack. We’ve got an EPL game at the MCG.

Good evening and welcome to our rolling live coverage of Tottenham v Newcastle. Kickoff is set for 7.45pm AEST.

Ange Postecoglou and his Spurs have arrived at the ground and been shown on the big screen.

Ready? Let’s do this.