Former Newcastle United midfielder Gael Bigirimana is happy seeing Sean Longstaff get his chance.

Bigirimana, 25, is currently a free agent.

The Burundi international spent time in the reserves alongside Longstaff and told the Evening Chronicle: "It's good to see things are changing and they're giving opportunities to young players.

"There's always a lot of talent at Newcastle, and it's just how they get dealt with."

On his own prospects, Bigirimana added: "It's been a tough journey in my football career. I've not had stability really, and that's due to my choices and I have to live with the consequences. But what I've learnt, for my next club I just want to have that stability.

"I know I have the ability to play at a high level, but it's easy just to talk about that. I'm not in a hurry or a race to get back to the Premier League."