An international and a former national apprentice of the year are included in the Newcastle United squad for the friendly against Quakers on Saturday at the Northern Echo Arena.

Newcastle legend Peter Beardsley will choose from a squad of players who have appeared in the Europa League, promising youngsters and new signings.

23 year old Gael Bigirimana is from Burundi, and was the Championship Apprentice of the year in his Coventry days. He has started 13 games for the Magpies, and spent some of last season on loan at his previous club. He is an England Under 20 international and has played for United in the Europa League.

[caption id="attachment_23493" align="alignnone" width="209"] Gael Bigirimana[/caption]

Haris Vuckic is from Slovenia, and is an attacking midfielder. He has one cap for his country, and was on loan to Wigan last season.

[caption id="attachment_23495" align="alignnone" width="200"] Haris Vuckic[/caption]

Ivan Toney is a striker who was signed from Northampton Town, for whom he was their youngest ever player when he made his debut in 2012.

[caption id="attachment_23494" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ivan Toney in action against Chelsea[/caption]

Teenage defender Callum Williams from Bishop Auckland is also included.

There is also the possibility of Sammy Ameobi, who has been injured recently, turning out for the Magpies.

Also in the Newcastle squad are:

• Lubo Staka
• Callum Roberts
• Stuart Findlay
• Alex Gilliead
• Macauley Gillesphey
• Liam Smith
• Kyle Cameron

Admission to the game, which is the first involving Quakers in the town since the Conference game against Kettering  in April 2012, is £10 for adults and £6 for concessions. Spectators can pay cash on the day at the ticket office.