Valencia 1-2 Newcastle: How players rated in Matthias Jaissle’s first friendly

Lukas Hornicek: Comfortable in possession and made a couple of decent saves. But needs to be more assertive with his communication to his centre-backs and command his area. 7

Leo Shahar: Positive in his play and constantly looked to play balls in behind down the right. A valuable experience for the 19-year-old. 7

Malick Thiaw: Handed the captain’s armband on his 25th birthday in what felt like a glimpse of the future. 7

Sven Botman: Had a heart-in-mouth moment following a mix up at the back and nearly headed the ball into his own net, but recovered from there. 6

Miodrag Pivas: Acquitted himself. Not easy for a young right-footed centre-back playing out of position at left-back. 7

Aladji Bamba: First appearance since joining from Monaco in a deal worth up to £34m. A little casual at times – a couple of passes went awry – but looked composed and constantly wanted the ball. 7

Jacob Ramsey: Played a stunning clipped pass for a goal Anthony Elanga had ruled out for offside. Energetic and repeatedly looked to drive forward. 8

Anthony Elanga: A real bright spark before he was wiped out by a poor challenge from Jose Gaya. Taken off on a stretcher in distress, but club hopeful it is not a serious injury after he bruised his shin. 7

Nick Woltemade: Likes the number 10 role, but struggled to affect the game. Knocked off the ball a little too easily at times. Needs to offer more. 5

William Osula: Saw one shot hit the side netting from a tight angle and also had a penalty appeal waved away. 6

Harvey Barnes: Effort was never in question, but has a battle with Toure for the starting spot. 6