The Newcastle United youngster made his debut in the win over Cheltenham this week.
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez
Newcastle United youngster Jamie Sterry has shared with the Chronicle the advice that Rafa Benitez has given him this season.
The young full back is highly rated at St James Park, with many hoping he can be a first team star for the future.
He was handed his first team debut as a substitute in the 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the final game of last season but this week made his full debut in the win over Cheltenham in the EFL Cup.
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He will be hoping that is the first of many to come and has now shared what manager Rafa Benitez has told him.
“It’s brilliant playing in front of the fans and I just need to keep working hard,” he told the Chronicle.
“He [Benitez] told me I just need to be patient, keep working hard and hopefully my chance will arrive. It’s all about encouragement from him to keep doing what I’m doing.”
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While Sterry has his eye on more first team football this season, a loan deal may actually be a wise move for him.
Benitez has signed two new right backs this summer in Jesus Gamez and DeAndre Yedlin so Sterry will be facing a fight for first team football.
A loan spell away would give him the chance to get that experience he needs under his belt and perhaps he would be wise to try and secure one before the end of the transfer window.
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez
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