Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has been discussing a possible England call-up for Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall after the young full-back picked up another assist in the win over Nottingham Forest.
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The Magpies will be looking to continue from where they left off when they play Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night – although perhaps hoping to replicate their first-half performance against Forest over 90 minutes this time.
Three points for Eddie Howe’s side could see them end the evening in the top four, as their chances of returning to the Champions League look better and better with every goal Alexander Isak slams home.
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Ahead of the game against Liverpool, Howe has been speaking about midfielder Lewis Miley, and he has backed him to be an “outstanding” player for Newcastle “for a number of years”. This comes as Miley scored against Forest on Sunday in what was his first Premier League start of the campaign.
“He can be anything – he could really solidify that position and be outstanding for us for a number of years. He’s going to need a bit of luck to do that – every player needs to stay fit and injury free – that’s why we need to look after him.
“He can do a bit of everything; he’s got the running capacity – the big lungs that enable him to physically produce what he needs to in those positions. He has all the technical and, most importantly, mental capabilities. He’s played some huge games but played them like he would in training.
“He’s very composed – one of our best technical players – so I see a bright future, but he will have all the pitfalls that young players have. He needs to stay humble and level, concentrate on his training, and listen to his coaches.”
Lineker reacts to England call-up talk for Lewis Hall
As Howe heaps praise on Miley, Lewis Hall has also received significant praise for his performances this season. Former England strikers Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer would not be surprised to see Hall get a call-up to the next England squad given his impressive form.
Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast (relayed by Give Me Sport), Shearer said: “I thought Lewis Hall was very, very good as well at left-back.
“I hope Thomas Tuchel has had a good look at him, and with an England squad not too far away, do not be surprised if he’s in it. Because he showed some really good form today, I thought he was excellent.”
Lineker then backed Shearer’s view: “I was just going to say exactly the same thing, Alan. I really like him, and he’s very impressive, both defensively and going forward.”
The 20-year-old, who joined the Magpies on a permanent basis in the summer, has featured in all the club’s Premier League games this season, starting 23 of the 26 games. Hall has yet to score this season but has five assists to his name, as he’s nailed down the left-back spot as his own, and he will now have his eyes on becoming an England regular.
