Santiago Munoz admits his 'special' Newcastle United first-team debut at St James' Park has left him hungrier for more opportunities to impress Eddie Howe. The Mexican prospect was awarded his senior bow by the head coach as a late substitute in the friendly victory over Athletic Bilbao.
A hamstring injury hampered Munoz's start to life in black-and-white following his 18-month loan deal from Santos Laguna last summer. However, the 19-year-old did score on his St James' Park debut in a thrilling comeback victory against West Brom's under-23s in March.
Munoz was one of a quartet of academy prospects to join Newcastle's first team in their pre-season preparations in Portugal. The young forward did not feature in the Eusebio Cup defeat to Benfica, but did make his first-team debut alongside Lucas De Bolle with late cameos against Athletic Bilbao.
