Newcastle United young gun Joe White has made it clear he no longer wants to be playing Under-21 football as he eyes life on the bigger stage.
The attacking midfielder was, in the words of former boss Steve Bruce, "nicked" by Newcastle from Carlisle as a kid before signing a professional deal last season. White is regarded as one of the best talents at the Academy and was at one stage neck and neck with Elliot Anderson before being hit by a spate of injuries.
After failing to get a loan move in the window, not helped by a knee injury in pre-season, White has been using the Papa John's Trophy as his platform to catch the eye. But now after getting close to full fitness he hopes the next three months can be an audition to impress Eddie Howe.
