The Magpies were backed by 4,500 fans at the MKM Stadium and treated them to an impressive first-half showing before seeing the game out in the second period.

There was a full United debut for Jamie Miley in midfield, while goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos replaced Nick Pope - who made a stunning save from Regan Slater - in the closing stages.

Eddie Howe's men now head to Japan for the 'J.League International Series 2024 powered by docomo', where they will take on on 2022 AFC Champions League winners Urawa Red Diamonds on Wednesday, 31st July, then face last season's J.League runners-up Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday, 3rd August.

That will be followed by games against Girona FC and Stade Brestois at The Sela Weekender on Friday, 9th August and Saturday, 10th August. Tickets are on sale here.

But the win over Hull was a good way to kick off the Magpies' summer preparations, and Harriet Massey brought newcastleunited.com this gallery.