Sean Longstaff is refusing to set a timescale for his Newcastle United return.

The talented 21-year-old midfielder starred in nine matches before suffering a knee injury against West Ham United.

Asked whether he'd be back for pre-season, Longstaff replied: "It's something we've spoken about briefly but we haven't said 'I'm going to be back on this date'.

"We've got rough estimates but it just depends how the knee reacts to the stuff we do; when you start doing the running and changing direction, kicking a ball and sprinting, I think that's when you'll know if you're ready or if you need a little bit longer."