Arne Engels opened the scoring with a 28th-minute penalty before Johnny Kenny doubled Celtic's lead, latching onto a long ball that was misjudged by Pope, presenting a clear path through to an open go

Newcastle United began their preseason campaign with a 4-0 defeat to Celtic, as Kieran Tierney made his long-awaited return at Celtic Park.

In front of 10,000 away fans in Celtic Park, the Magpies were 2-0 down at half-time before Eddie Howe introduced new signing Anthony Elanga for his first appearance as one of nine half-time changes.

Celtic put Newcastle United to the sword at Celtic Park today, winning 4-0 to lift the inaugural adidas Trophy. Brendan Rodgers' side started the match well and had a big chance with 13 minutes gone when Yang fired a ball into the box from the right wing which reached Engels, but he mistimed his shot and it was bundled behind for a Celtic corner.

Celtic and Newcastle contest a ‘Battle of Britain’ friendly on Saturday afternoon as part of their pre-season friendlies

Celtic earned their stripes as they hit four to dump Newcastle United and lift the Adidas Trophy. Brendan Rodgers’ side clipped the Magpies’ wings as an Arne Engels penalty, Johnny Kenny’s strike and second half goals from Hjunjun Yang and Liam Scales did the damage.

Here are the talking points as Celtic thrashed English Premier League side Newcastle United in a keenly contested preseason friendly at Celtic Park.

Here are the talking points as Celtic thrashed English Premier League side Newcastle United in a keenly contested preseason friendly at Celtic Park.