The 'neglect' of rising stars such as Ivan Toney is a mistake Newcastle United's owners can not afford to repeat. That is the view of ChronicleLive columnist Lee Clark, who is confident Eddie Howe has already proven he will give academy talent a chance to shine.
Toney left Tyneside in 2018 after making just two senior appearances in black-and-white, and a succession of loan spells. The former Magpies prospect made an immediate impact with Peterborough United, and earned a move to Brentford just two years later.
Toney backed up a record-breaking campaign in the Championship with an impressive return of 12 goals in his debut Premier League season. A 'sensational' start to the new season has earned the 26-year-old a maiden international callup from Gareth Southgate ahead of England's Nations League fixtures.
