Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff says he's not taking his place for granted.
Longstaff knows he's now more established this season.
But he also told NUFCTV: "I think I've probably grown up a lot since we were last there.
"It's crazy how time is flying away. If you said to me last season I'd be going back this season with all that's happened, I'd have laughed at you. Obviously there was speculation (in the summer) and stuff that was out of my control, the outside noise you can't really control.
"In terms of being more established in the team I'd like to think I am but obviously there's more work to be done in terms of where Isaac, Jonjo are and how successful they've been. The next step is to fully established myself. Looking back, it was about looking in on the squad and getting on the bench now and then.
"Now it's week on week (starting) and to hopefully start as many games as I can. I think I'm in a much stronger position now."
