The Magpies have claimed back-to-back promotions to catapult them to the second tier - and head coach Becky Langley was rewarded with a new long-term contract on Wednesday morning.

She oversaw training, with some of the stars of last term's title success - like Charlotte Potts, Kacie Elson and Elysia Boddy - joined by summer signings including Isabella Sibley, Shania Hayes and Amy Andrews.

All were looking to catch the eye ahead of the season opener in the capital, and Harriet Massey brought newcastleunited.com this gallery from the team's Bullocksteads base.