NEWCASTLE have confirmed they will round off their Premier League preparations with a home friendly against Hellas Verona.

The Italian side, who won promotion from Serie B last season, will take be at St James’ Park on Sunday, August 6 (3pm).

Verona are managed by former Newcastle coach Fabio Pecchia, who left just over a year ago to take up his first managerial post with the Gialloblu. Ticket details will be announced in due course.