Back then Bruce said that he'd fielded both Ryan Fraser and Longtstaff as "false 10s" before losing to the rock bottom side. Longstaff goes into his seventh season as a senior professional and can't wait to work under Howe again. When asked if the fallout with Bruce could have finished his Newcastle career, Longstaff went on: "Anyone can leave the club at any time, can’t they? But has credit from last term in the bank with the head coach that essentially saved his Newcastle career. Longstaff paid tribute to Howe and said: "Yes, it has worked out perfectly and I will be forever grateful for that.

Source: Metro August 10, 2023 14:44 UTC