15 Things We Learned From Newcastle Vs. Portland Timbers 2

10. Newcastle Can Actually Score Goals

Three goals in three games against what was supposed to be far inferior opposition was starting to wear thin on many Magpies' fans. It wasn't as if United were failing to create many chances, they've had a full season's worth in their four games so far this pre-season. But their conversion rate has been a worry and heightened the need for someone of Aleksandar Mitrovic's ilk to sign. However, Newcastle burst into life against Timbers 2 and thanks to new boy Wijnaldum and Rolando Aarons, scored three goals in a game for the first time since January's 3-0 win away at Hull. Once more it could, and maybe should have been 10. Converting the great openings United create during a game is another key area McClaren needs to work on in the coming weeks.