Lewis Miley

Miley receives the ball facing his own goal more often than most attacking midfielders would tolerate, yet he consistently turns and finds a forward pass rather than simply recycling possession sideways to avoid risk. That willingness to play progressively from deep, tight areas is what separates him from a typical academy graduate. Most young midfielders need far longer to trust their own decision making under real pressure from a crowded midfield around them.

Coming through Newcastle's own academy adds weight to every appearance he makes. Supporters naturally invest more in a player who grew up supporting the very shirt he now wears each week. The remaining question is durability across a long, demanding season, given how much constant running his deep, ball dominant role asks of a still developing young frame.