Newcastle United may have unearthed a diamond from their academy in the form of defender Kelland Watts during their pre-season tour in China.
The Chronicle has hailed him as Newcastle’s ‘rising star’ as he made his first start for the Magpies against West Ham in the Premier League Asia Trophy.
The 19-year-old defender travelled with the first team as Newcastle took on Wolves in Nanjing, and West Ham in Shanghai.
He came off the bench against Wolves to make his debut for the club, and made his first start for the Magpies against West Ham.