It wasn’t publicly introduced by the membership, however Newcastle United’s Academy recruitment drive continued over the summer time as Jayden Kouossu and Lesecond Yeutembip signed from West Brom and Charlton, respectively.
The pair of 14-year-olds have been fast to make themselves identified of their quick stint within the north east, with latest information boding nicely for the longer term skills within the early stage of their careers.
As revealed on the pair’s social media accounts this week, our Academy duo have been known as as much as the England Beneath-15s squad for the very first time after impressing on Tyneside.
Kouossu particularly is thought to be one of many nation’s high younger midfield skills. His first 4 video games for our U15s noticed him discover the web an astonishing 9 instances, including three assists to his tally for good measure.
Yeutembip is a centre-back who got here from a well-regarded Charlton Academy that has produced quite a few Premier League gamers through the years comparable to Ezri Konsa, Joe Gomez, Jermaine Defoe, two fellow Mags in Scott Parker and Jonjo Shelvey together with a present Newcastle United star in Nick Pope.
After years of struggling to construct from the bottom up it’s refreshing to see Toon lastly begin to see some development by the academy set-up with the duo the newest of seven who’ve earned nationwide call-ups.
Agemate Michael Mills seems to have a very promising future, creating some pleasure once we secured {the teenager} from Port Vale final summer time after a profitable trial – whereas Sam Alabi has joined in a call-up for U15s.
Leo Shahar and Trevan Sanusi have been awarded for his or her performances with an inclusion at U-16 stage, not forgetting Lewis Miley taking part in with the U21s. The longer term seems to carry some brilliant sparks for Newcastle.
Then to senior stage, we’ve seen debut England call-ups for Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento and Lewis Corridor over the previous 12 months, proving St James’ Park is now not a spot the place younger English expertise will be ignored.
It’s a theme that’s persevering with in any respect ranges and a optimistic signal for any would-be signings who’ve ambitions to play for England.