Sean Longstaff pinching himself after change in fortunes at Newcastle

Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff admits he has to pinch himself after seeing the club’s transformation (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Sean Longstaff admits he can scarcely believe how far he and Newcastle have come in the last two years.

The 25-year-old midfielder’s future looked to lie away from St James’ Park during the latter stage of the Mike Ashley era, but he has revived his career spectacularly since Amanda Staveley’s consortium completed its takeover in October 2021.