Newcastle staff 'impressed' by U21 midfielder after first-team call-up - Report

Newcastle United's Academy is finally on the up and showing clear signs of improvement, highlighted by the fact a host of U21 and U18 talents are currently on international duty with England's youth sides.

Lewis Miley received his first England U21 call-up yesterday, while Trevan Sanusi, Leo Shahar and Sean Neave are with the Young Lions' U18s squad, but the latest English talent impressing on Tyneside is Anthony Munda.

Writing in a recent Q&A piece for The Athletic, Chris Waugh was asked which youngster is pushing for first-team minutes. Having initially mentioned exciting winger Trevan Sanusi as a contender, the North-East reporter revealed that Munda is one to watch.

He revealed that Eddie Howe's coaching staff have been impressed by the 18-year-old midfielder and called him up to first-tam training before last month's 1-0 defeat to Brighton.

It's believed his progress is being 'monitored closely' after a string of standout displays with our U21s, who have won three of their last four games after victories over Leeds, Aston Villa and Blackburn.