Sean Longstaff says the pair of victories against Al-Hilal and Rayo Vallecano have helped continue the 'winning habit' at Newcastle United.
The Magpies headed into the World Cup break with five straight league victories, and a further seven wins from eight games in the Premier League. Newcastle will have a Carabao Cup tie against AFC Bournemouth to contend with, before they return to Premier League action with a trip to the King Power Stadium to face Leicester City on Boxing Day.
Longstaff scored as Newcastle prevailed 2-1 against Rayo Vallecano at St James' Park on Saturday, and he says the mid-season friendlies have helped maintain the winning feeling in the squad.