Newcastle youngster Johnson impresses after debut in pre-season

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 07:31 · Archive

Newcastle United academy prospect Henry Johnson made his senior debut at Valencia's Mestalla Stadium during pre-season preparations.

Henry Johnson made his senior debut for Newcastle United at Valencia's Mestalla Stadium during pre-season preparations. The 18-year-old centre-half, who recently signed his first professional contract, also featured in friendlies against Everton, Bayer Leverkusen and Strasbourg.

Johnson captained Newcastle's under-18 side last season and has impressed this term after stepping up to under-21 football. He has been an ever-present in the starting XI under lead coach Robbie Stockdale and has been a regular fixture in first team training.

Stockdale said that first team exposure benefits young players. 'All the players that go with the first team gain confidence from it,' he told Chronicle Live. 'The first team staff have been really good with the younger players.' Johnson, who is comfortable on the ball, has played half his games this season as a right-back. He scored a goal and provided an assist from right-back as Newcastle's under-21s beat Luton Town 4-1 in the Premier League Cup.

How it is being reported

• Newcastle United prospect can follow Lewis Miley example after signing first professional contractNewcastle United Under-21s defender Henry Johnson has impressed during the first two months of the season.Shields Gazette · 19 Oct, 07:00
• Meet the Newcastle youngster with Lewis Miley example to follow who made his debut in the MestallaHenry Johnson is one of a number of young stars making waves at academy levelChronicleLive · 18 Oct, 12:00

In this story: Henry Johnson · Newcastle United · Valencia · Lewis Miley · Mestalla

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