Newcastle United have secured three youngsters to pro deals.
Jack Young, Ryan Barrett and Dan Langley, who all grew up supporting the Magpies, have agreed full-time deals after progressing through the youth ranks of Newcastle's Academy.
Langley, who went to St. Benet-Biscop Catholic Academy in Bedlington, is a goalkeeper who stands at 6'7".
He told nufc.co.uk: "Seeing how players of that calibre (such as Krul and Woodman) have been in the position I'm in now gives me the motivation and admiration to progress to do what they've done. Hopefully, one day I can get to that position.
"I'm really excited to get started. When you are a young local lad from the area, you always think you want to be a footballer for Newcastle United. Now that that dream has come true, it's an unbelievable feeling.
"I've been heavily involved with the group but have not played any competitive games for the under-23s yet. It's an aim to start by getting some game time during pre-season and, as the season progresses, try to get myself into the team and play as many matches as I can."
