ANDY DUNN

Verdict from The Hill Dickinson Stadium

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was a player yet to turn 20 years of age. A player brought through the ranks, a local lad with a glittering future.

Lewis Miley's goal and assist will not trouble the end-of-season highlights.

His corner-kick for Malick Thiaw's opener was good but routine, his strike was kindly waved through by Jordan Pickford. But his all-round game was wonderfully accomplished.

This is a player who will be a major part of Newcastle's long-term plans. One who should go on to be a major part of England's long-term plans.

Thomas Tuchel is well-stocked in midfield, so World Cup 2026 will surely come too soon, but Miley's eye for a pass, his composure, his maturity and his deceptive robustness will see him elevated to the senior national side before too long.

It probably happened, but it was hard to recall the 19-year-old misplacing a pass or choosing a wrong option.

Miley's cleverness actually typified this Newcastle away win - their first of the season in the Premier League.