It feels rather fitting that on the day Bobby Clark - the talent Newcastle United gave away - starts for England U18's against the Netherlands, the Magpies make sure they won't suffer a repeat with their newest prospect Elliot Anderson.
The 19-year-old penned a new long-term Newcastle contract on Wednesday after a breakthrough 12 months both on Tyneside and on loan with Joey Barton's Bristol Rovers. Recent performances suggest Anderson may blossom into the best academy prospect for some time after years of neglect in the youth setup.
Local lad Clark swapped Newcastle for Liverpool at the business end of the Mike Ashley regime and is now on the cusp of Jurgen Klopp's first-team. Dan Ashworth 's appointment will stop similar mistakes in the future - with Newcastle's new sporting director already outlining his commitment to the club's youngsters going forward.
