think he'll make it into the match squad?
YOUNG Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong has revealed he has been selected in the Magpies’ squad for tonight’s League Cup tie at Morecambe.
Armstrong, 16, is built “like a young Wayne Rooney” and has a style of play similar to the Manchester United striker, according to Newcastle’s official website.
Rooney is also Armstrong’s idol, and the youngster may get the chance to impress in front of the TV cameras tonight.
He tweeted: “Buzzing! In the squad for the first team tonight against Morecambe! #capitalonecup #dreamcometrue”
It remains to be seen whether Armstrong will make Newcastle’s final matchday squad of 18, as they have in the past allowed youngsters to train with the first-team on the pitch ahead of games.
However, if he does make the bench, it will cap a remarkable rise for the teenager.
Armstrong only made his debut for Newcastle’s under-21 side against Reading two weeks ago, before scoring at St James’s Park against Wolves five days later.