Former Newcastle forward Micky Quinn has commented on the Magpies' impressive 21 year old midfielder Sean Longstaff, claiming he has taken to Premier League football "like a duck to water".
Longstaff has only recently come into contention for a starting spot , and has made just five appearances in the Premier League this season. However, Quinn has commended the youngster for his consistency in recent weeks with many key first team players missing.
Longstaff was crucial to the side that beat last year's champions Manchester City 2-1 last week, and Quinn was quick to comment. He wrote in The Chronicle: "
"His composure is fantastic, his retention of the ball is second to none and he has looked like he has been in the team all season. That is the sign of a top quality player. He is still only a baby, really, given his age, but he is gaining invaluable experience and it is exciting that a youngster like that is coming through the ranks again.
High praise for Sean Longstaff and Isaac Hayden from Pep Guardiola pic.twitter.com/AhFWAYbOQ8
— Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) January 30, 2019
Quinn also admired Longstaff's positive impact on Newcastle's squad, suggesting that academy players, like new signings, breathe fresh air into a squad if they have been struggling for results.
He added: "
Unbelievable feeling making my premier league debut for @NUFC, can’t thank my family, friends and coaches enough for all their hard work and support over the years! pic.twitter.com/DNlh0P03vf
— Sean Longstaff (@seanlongstaff97) December 27, 2018
"His temperament is ice-cool because you can boil over in these situations. Playing for your hometown club after being brought through the academy system is a massive deal but Longstaff has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water."
Longstaff has been given a run in the team due to injuries to Jonjo Shelvey, Mohamed Diame and
Source : 90min