Gallery: On our way to Auckland

Our 35-player travelling squad, which was announced earlier this morning, have boarded their flight to begin their pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia.

Our summer signings Martin Dubravka, Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Andy Robertson and Jan Paul van Hecke were among the players who have departed for the north Island of New Zealand.

Follow the tour live

Check out the gallery of photos below as the squad get ready for our flight to New Zealand…