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Written by Newcastle Utd
United's youngsters host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Little Benton in the Barclays Under-18 Premier League on Saturday
By Dan King - Newcastle United Digital Editor
Following a 3-2 win at Blackburn last weekend, Newcastle's under-18s entertain Wolverhampton Wanderers at Little Benton on Saturday (kick-off 1pm).
Sean Longstaff scored twice against Rovers while Joe Kerridge netted for the second match in a row, and both are included in Dave Watson's squad.
Midfielder Longstaff now has seven goals in nine Barclays Under-18 Premier League starts this term.
Mackenzie Heaney is ruled out after his involvement in England's Victory Shield fixture against Wales on Friday.
Liverpool goalkeeper Owen Wheeler, who played for United against Blackburn, will again be between the posts for the Magpies.
The squad is: Stefan Broccoli, Kyle Cameron, Luke Charman, Jamie Cobain, Ben Drennan, Jack Hunter, Louis Johnson, Joe Kerridge, Adam Laidler, Sean Longstaff, Michael Newberry, Jordan Storey, Lewis Suddick, Dan Ward, Owen Wheeler.