Ghana international duo of Albert Adomah and Jordan Ayew were handed starting roles by Aston Villa in their 1-1 draw with Newcastle United in the English Championship on Saturday.
Jordan Ayew assisted the equaliser for Villa but his Black Stars team-mate Christian Atsu was unused by the Toons.
Ayew could have won the tie for Villa in 72 minutes but his well-struck effort went against the crossbar.
While the former Olympique Marseille man lasted the entire period of the game, his Ghanaian compatriot Adomah was replaced in the 63rd minute.