‘Get him up top with CW9’: Some Newcastle fans think they’ve unearthed a real diamond

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Some Newcastle United fans have waxed lyrical about Dylan Stephenson’s latest display for the Magpies Under-23s.

The 18-year-old has been in superb form for Newcastle u23s this season and has been tipped for first-team success.

Stephenson has seven goals from just eight Premier League 2 second-division appearances.

Stephenson has also featured in two Papa John’s Trophy matches this term.

On Monday night, Newcastle U23s were in PL2 second-division action against Wolves at Whitley Road.

The Magpies fell behind to Michael Agboola’s header just before the end of the first half.

Then, Harry Birtwistle’s close-range finish shortly after the restart doubled the visitors’ lead.

However, Newcastle bounced back as Charlie Wiggett quickly halved the deficit, turning in Jonjo Shelvey’s free-kick.

Then, Stephenson’s impressive finish levelled the Division Two encounter, and the Magpies looked capable of going on to get another and secure all three points.

This would’ve given Newcastle a fourth consecutive win in all competitions.

Sadly, the Tyneside outfit was dealt a heartbreaking late blow, Connor Carty netting for Wolves late on.

But despite the disappointing result, Newcastle fans were delighted with Stephenson’s latest efforts: