Kyran Thompson continued his impressive start to life at Newcastle United by scoring in Monday night’s EFL Trophy victory over League Two side Rotherham United.
Kyran Thompson scored the decisive first-half goal as Newcastle United Under-21s defeated League Two side Rotherham United 1-0 on Monday night. Managed by Robbie Stockdale, the victory at New York Stadium marked five wins in a row and booked the club's place in the EFL Trophy knockout stages for the first time since 2018.
The 17-year-old winger, who signed from Arsenal in the summer, has tallied six goals across seven academy appearances, including goals against three senior sides this season. His form has earned him senior squad involvement under Newcastle's first-team staff, including a place on the bench against Hull City.
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