Elliot Anderson believes his loan spell at Bristol Rovers was the "best thing" for his career, making memories to last a lifetime, but he is now focused on winning a place in Newcastle United's first-team squad.
The 19-year-old is in Austria preparing for pre-season friendlies against German sides 1860 Munich and Mainz 05 in the coming days before the Magpies travel to Portugal to face Benfica later this month. His sensational stint with the Gas has earned him the right to compete for a place in Eddie Howe's squad ahead of the new Premier League season.
Anderson joined on deadline day in January and had a transformative effect on Rovers' season. The teenager made the left flank his own and he delivered seven goals and six assists in his 20 starts, which included several-match winning performances.
