Lewis Miley was delighted to make his senior debut for Newcastle United's 2-1 friendly victory against Rayo Vallecano.

The 16 year-old featured for Friday's win.

The Stanley-born teenager, who signed a scholarship with United's Academy last summer, told nufc.co.uk: "It was a great feeling to get on the pitch and it was a good result. I really enjoyed it out there and also playing with the Academy lads too, such as Jay (Turner-Cooke) and Dylan (Stephenson) as well as the first-team players.

"It was a great experience to play with those who have competed right at the top level and it makes me want to continue doing that in the future.

"I was buzzing when I got called down the sideline to be brought on. I came on for Kieran Trippier and he told me to 'go and enjoy myself' which was great encouragement for me.

"I couldn't believe it, really. As a supporter of the club, I've watched the first-team play at St. James' Park nearly all my life so to be out there myself in front of so many fans was a great feeling. All of my family were watching, too, so that was even better.

"I suppose playing at St. James' Park feels a bit better but it was still a great feeling to play in Saudi Arabia and make my first-team debut. It was definitely the biggest crowd I've played in front of.

"It was a great atmosphere and I really enjoyed it. I've worked very hard over the years to get this point in playing for the first-team."