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Nick Pope has been slammed for an error which led to James Maddison's magical opener in Newcastle's friendly against Tottenham on Wednesday.
The Premier League sides made the controversial trip to Australia mere hours after their final league matches of the campaign.
Both Ange Postecoglou and Eddie Howe selected strong line-ups for the match hosted at the 100,000 capacity Melbourne Cricket stadium and it was two stars players that were involved in the opening goal of the game.
Magpies goalkeeper Pope, who has only recently returned from injury, attempted to play a ball out from defence but his pass intercepted by Maddison. The former Leicester star then evaded one challenge before lashing his strike into the roof of the net.
While the midfielder received praise for his finish, supporters were keen to lambast Pope for the blunder which presented him with a chance to pounce.
Nick Pope was making his first start for the first team since Newcastle's December win over Man United
The Magpies stopper's poor pass was intercepted by James Maddison leading to the opening goal of the game
Fans slammed Nick Pope for his part in the opening goal at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium
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