Celtic to host Newcastle in pre-season friendly

Brendan Rodgers is relishing the prospect of a "tough test from a top Premier League side" when Celtic host Newcastle United in a friendly at Celtic Park this summer.

The Scottish and English League Cup winners will meet on Saturday, July 19 in the Adidas Trophy.

Eddie Howe, who ended Newcastle's 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy this season, turned down the opportunity to manage Celtic in May 2021 before Ange Postecoglou's appointment.

Celtic boss Rodgers said: "I'm really looking forward to this match in the summer and I think it will be a great occasion for both sets of players and supporters, as well as being really important in our build-up to next year."

Howe added: "Travelling to Glasgow to face Celtic is a great opportunity to test ourselves as we gear up for Premier League and European football next season.

"We'll face a top team at an historic ground, with a big away crowd there to support us."