Newcastle draft in sporting performance expert Dave Brailsford

PERFORMANCE: Team INEOS principal Sir Dave Brailsford spoke to Newcastle’s staff and players in Portugal. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

Newcastle have drafted in sporting performance expert Dave Brailsford to address their squad ahead of the new Premier League season.

Brailsford, who masterminded the rise of British cycling on track and road with his concentration on marginal gains, shared his thoughts with the Magpies’ coaching staff and players during their pre-season training camp in Lisbon on Sunday evening.