Joe White is ready for his 'next challenge' after making his competitive return to action for Newcastle United U21s. The highly-rated midfielder made his first start of the season on Friday night as the young Magpies thrashed Derby County to pick up their first win of the new campaign.
Elliot Dickman's side had lost their opening three Premier League 2 fixtures, but braces from Kyle Crossley and Dylan Stephenson sealed a comfortable 4-0 victory. White missed these defeats through injury, but looked sharp on his return alongside Jay Turner-Cooke in the Magpies engine room.
The talented teenager signed a new contract in March, naming Eddie Howe as the main reason for committing his future to the Magpies having previously been linked with a move away. White regularly trained with Newcastle's first-team before spending the second-half of last season on loan with Hartlepool United, making 16 appearances for the League Two side.
