Newcastle United U21s boss Elliott Dickman has urged the academy prospects selected by Eddie Howe to train with the first team in Saudi Arabia to 'make an impression'. Lewis Miley, Dylan Stephenson, Jay Turner-Cooke, Joe White and captain Alex Murphy have joined the senior setup as the Magpies prepare for the season to resume after the World Cup.
The squad arrived in Riyadh on Sunday, and were put through their paces in a training session at Al Hilal Saudi Club Stadium the following day. Newcastle face Al Hilal in a friendly on Thursday, before facing La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano at St James' Park four days before their Carabao Cup clash with Bournemouth.
The five academy prospects are no strangers to Howe and his coaching staff, with all of them previously enjoying first-team training sessions. Dickman has expressed his delight at the 'dream' opportunity each of them has been handed, and has urged them to seize the chance with both hands.
