Longstaff 'good enough' for England - Howe

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has said that while he has not bridged the subject of the England national team with North Shield-born midfielder Sean Longstaff, he believes the 25-year-old is "good enough" to play for Gareth Southgates team.

Longstaff scored in Newcastle's memorable 4-1 triumph over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and has impressed under the tutelage of the former Bournemouth boss.

"I haven't spoken with Sean in any great detail about the England squad or his dreams and aims, but I'd encourage it for him because I think he is good enough," said Howe.

"I think he's got everything depending on what system you want to play but for us, he perfectly fits the number eight role that we're using him in.

"I'd love to see him score more goals and get in more goalscoring positions because I think he is a very good finisher - you saw [against PSG] with a really good goal - so hopefully there's more to come from him. But he's certainly done very well at the start of this season."

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