There was no talk of Wembley glory or challenging for a Champions League place when Sean Longstaff took part in his first pre-season training session last summer.
Nor were there any thoughts or dreams of sending Newcastle United into their first major cup final appearance since Alan Shearer led the Magpies during a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United the 1999 FA Cup Final.
On a balmy June evening, the Magpies midfielder kicked off his preparations for the season three miles west of St James Park in the somewhat surprising setting of Scotswood, training alongside the players of Northern Alliance club Newcastle Blue Star, who compete ten levels below their illustrious Premier League neighbours.
