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Chris Knight

Newcastle told 16-year-old who has already wowed staff is going to be a 'top player'

It has been a season to remember for Newcastle United wonderkid Lewis Miley. The 16-year-old has already made his first-team debut, scored at St James' Park and been named in a Premier League matchday squad for the draw at Bournemouth last month.

Miley has also become a regular for his country, earning successive England call-ups to represent the under-17s. It is a stunning rise for the versatile midfielder who did not even begin the season in Newcastle's under-21 setup.

Miley made his debut for the Magpies' second-string in October, and went on to score three times in his first four appearances. The highly-rated prospect has now become a mainstay in Ben Dawson's side, often starting alongside his older brother Jamie.

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