Former non-league striker Isaac Westendorf has started pre-season rubbing shoulders with senior stars like Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin. Westendorf has seemingly been promoted to the seniors after some impressive displays for the second string last term.
Eddie Howe's senior squad returned for pre-season training after a summer break on Friday ahead of a summer schedule that will include stops in Austria and Portugal. The Toon boss always hinted he would take the opportunity to look at some of those pushing towards the senior roster.
The 20-year-old signed a professional deal with the Magpies last season after a successful trial after spending part of his early career with Barking of the Isthmian League North Division in the eighth tier of English football. Westendorf netted five goals in 11 matches in Premier League 2 last season.
