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Ciaran Kelly

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has already taken note of calm midfielder you won't find on Wikipedia

Lucas de Bolle has watched countless games at St James' Park over the years, but the 19-year-old won't forget Newcastle United's win against Aston Villa in a hurry.

De Bolle, who only signed his first professional contract with the club last summer, was named on the bench by Eddie Howe for the first time on Sunday.

Although Howe's decision was partly influenced by the absence of Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Targett, Federico Fernandez, Matt Ritchie and Callum Wilson, the Newcastle head coach has been impressed by the composed midfielder's performances in training.

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