Newcastle boss Howe: We must win at Brentford

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says their trip to Brentford is crucial.

The Toon need a win for any chance of finishing in sixth place.

Howe said: "It's a big last day for us, there's no denying that. We go into game knowing we have to do our part, which is win the game.

"That is no mean feat, it's going to be a tough game, and then we're in the hands of other clubs.

"The players are determined to finish on a high. We could have got more from the last two games and we didn't."

On their controversial trip to Australia, he added: "[It will be] finish the game and straight on the plane. It's a very quick turnaround. We're focusing on this game and that has to take priority.

"Our pre-season training will start early July. We're finalising our last few pre-season games. Energy is going into that behind the scenes."