Former Chelsea midfielder Kyle Scott says the pathway from Newcastle United's under-23s to the first team was a big factor in his decision to join the Magpies.
Scott whose bow for the Blues came in an FA Cup tie against Hull City saw Sean Longstaff's emergence on Tyneside last term, and believes the chance for players like himself to follow in the youngster's footsteps is a big pull as he gets ready for his first campaign in black and white.
Looking at the opportunity here, it's even greater than at clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City," he told nufc.co.uk. Newcastle is a massive club with massive history, and for young kids they get that opportunity obviously you see with Longstaff, he did it last year so it's a good opportunity for me.
Newcastle are in the Premier League and a massive club. You look at what kind of players have come through here and how much opportunity they get, and I do feel at this place they do give it. As long as you're doing well, working hard and playing well, then I think you'll get your chance."
He added: I think I knew I was coming here for a long time, but obviously now I can get into training and get back into it.
When they came back (after the summer), I knew I was still coming here, but it was just when I could start training. I was doing stuff on my own, but it's not the same as coming in and training and working towards the season. Now I can do that."
