Newcastle United Under-21 midfielder Anthony Munda has been impressing the first-team coaching staff and is pushing for first-team minutes, according to The Athletic journalist Chris Waugh.

Magpies manager Eddie Howe invited the 18-year-old to train with the first team ahead of last month’s game against Brighton & Hove Albion, and his development is being closely monitored.

With Lewis Miley back from injury, Newcastle are well stocked in the middle of the park, leaving Munda with limited chances of getting on the pitch at the moment.

However, “the first-team coaches like what they are seeing”, and the teenage sensation could be given the chance to see action in the FA Cup early next year.

Trevan Sanusi is another youngster knocking on the door of the first team and has put in impressive performances at under-21 level.

However, he is far from a finished article and still needs to continue developing if he is to make his professional debut this season.

Sanusi and Munda featured when Newcastle faced Hull City in a pre-season friendly in July 2024, and it will be interesting to see if they can force their way into the senior squad.

Munda made his Premier League 2 debut against Blackburn Rovers in January and scored on his second start against Wolverhampton Wanderers.