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Active with U21's Miley (back) is starting with the Newcastle U21's Friday.

Impact Miley continues to work on building his fitness as he comes back from a back injury. The midfielder has made the bench with the senior team since returning, but hasn't been tested in a full match yet. Miley made 17 appearances (14 starts) last season, and figures to be a nice depth option when fit.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Miley (back) went unused on the bench during Saturday's clash with Brighton.

Impact Miley was back on the bench during Saturday's clash, though he went unused. The midfielder will be a depth option when back to full fitness, with Sandro Tonali's return likely keeping Miley on the bench for the most part.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Miley (back) is back in training and nearing a return, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Lewis has been back training during the break. He has looked really good - he looks like he...

Impact Miley is back in training and could return in the coming weeks. The midfielder has faced an extended spell on the sideline due to this lingering back issue. With Sandro Tonali back available, there is going to be stiff competition for Miley to earn minutes moving forward.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes light training Miley (back) was spotted in limited training Wednesday, Newcastle announced.

Impact Miley continues to work back from a long-term back injury, and is slowly ramping his fitness up. The midfielder likely remains weeks away from a return, though there's no definite timeline for his recovery. With Sandro Tonali back from suspension, Miley's loss has been less notable, though he figures to take some role when fit once more.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Working on grass Miley (back) is training on grass, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Lewis is a long way off, back on the grass but not with us yet. "

Impact Miley getting back on grass is a great sign in his recovery, but the fact he's not in team training yet means he's still some way from any sort of return. realistically the earliest Miley could return is after the October international break, though he could be sidelined past then as well.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Working towards return Miley (foot/back) is working towards a full return, according to manager Eddie Howe."Lewy, it was a big blow losing him, but he's making good progress."

Impact Miley suffered the back injury at the end of the prior season and then suffered a new foot injury that is expected to push him to the sideline for part of the 2024/25 campaign. The midfielder seemed set for a larger role following the departure of Elliot Anderson, but that may have to wait as he works back from both injuries.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers foot injury Miley (foot/back) will miss part of the 2024/25 campaign due to a foot injury, Scott Wilson of The Echo reports.

Impact Miley will miss all of pre-season and the early portions of the 2024/25 campaign due to the foot injury. The midfielder is a major disappointment as he seemed set to take a step forward into the first team. Miley made 17 appearances (14 starts) in the Premier League in the 2023/24 campaign.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Miley is done for the rest of the season due to his back issues, as manager Eddie Howe stated, "The decision was made on Lewis to look at his long-term future and try to protect hi...

Impact Miley will have his season cut short, as after a great breakout campaign in the Premier League, he will now miss the final five games of the season due to the back issue that has kept him out of the club's past four contests. It appears this is more of a cautious move for the midfielder, not wanting to risk further injury problems in his very young career. He will end the 2023/24 season appearing in 17 matches (14 starts), registering eight interceptions, 16 clearances and 33 tackles in the defense to go along with one 11 crosses, one goal on 13 shots and three assists on 11 chances created in the attack.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Seeking specialist opinion Miley (back is set for a specialist assessment on his back injury, according to manager Eddie Howe."Lewis has come back with a back problem. We are seeking specialist opinion on th...

Impact Miley was originally reported to be sidelined for six weeks but he now is seemingly looking for a second opinion. It's not clear if Newcastle have similar reports on the length of Miley's absence but either way it should open the door for Joe Willock to take a larger role in all competitions.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Set for six weeks out Miley is expected to miss six weeks with a back injury, according to Luke Edwards of The Telegraph.

Impact Miley is set for six weeks on the sideline, though that's only an early estimate, as scans could push his return date back further. The midfielder is a major loss, as despite his age he's stepped into a huge role in the 2023/24 season. With Miley left sidelined the returning Joe Willock could be forced into a major role straight away.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Miley assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 loss versus Chelsea.

Impact Miley only played for 10 minutes, but recorded an assist for his third of the season. He's come on as a sub in the last two matches after having previously recorded nine starts, recoding two assists with 24 tackles and 11 clearances in that span.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home draw Miley assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 4-4 draw against Luton Town.

Impact Miley assisted Harvey Barnes' equalizer in the 73rd minute with his third assist in the campaign. But it was his first since mid-December. The midfielder also led Newcastle with a season-high seven tackles to help them on both sides of the ball.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pens long-term deal Miley signed a long-term contract extension with Newcastle, the club announced.

Impact Miley has taken on a surprisingly significant role in the first half of the 2023/24 season and he's now been rewarded with a new long-term deal. With Joelinton (quadriceps) done until May, Miley could be poised for a consistent starting role in the back half of the season.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots in loss Miley had five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Miley took five shots (one on target) in Tuesday's loss, by far his most in a match this season. He also created one chance in the loss as he played the full 90 minutes of a league match for just the third time this season.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Miley scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Fulham.

Impact Miley came off the bench in the 36th minute replacing an injured Joelinton (hamstring), and then scored the opening goal of the game in the 57th minute. The midfielder had previously appeared in the last seven games as a starter.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Miley scores first Newcastle goal to make it 1-0 against Fulham | Premier League

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Assists lone Newcastle goal Miley had an assist while crossing three times inaccurately and creating two chances during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Miley set up Joelinton in the 33rd minute assisting Newcastle's lone goal while leading the team with three crosses. The assist was Miley's first in his Champions League career as the 17-year-old has been thrust into duty amidst Newcastle's injury crisis starting seven straight matches in all competitions.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Miley assisted once to go with one shot (zero on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win over Chelsea.

Impact Miley got his second start in a row and recorded his first assist of the season. He had missed the first two months through illness, but looks to be healthy and in form while also looking to compete for regular playing time in the starting XI for the team .

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Some boy' - Newcastle's Lewis Miley and the 'footballing brain' that sets him apart Out of a an awful injury crisis have emerged Lewis Miley, a hugely promising teenager, and Jamaal Lascelles, a leader restored

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Impresses in debut Miley could be in line for an increased role after making his Champions League debut against Dortmund, according to manager Eddie Howe."Lewis is certainly going to have a prominent...

Impact Miley seems set to earn some major minutes, especially heading into a jam-packed December schedule. The young midfielder could be called upon off the bench and even in the starting XI in some cup competitions. With Sandro Tonali suspended and Elliot Anderson (back) out long-term Miley could rotate with Joelinton in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Debuts off bench Miley made his 2023/24 debut off the bench during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Miley came off the bench after recovering from an illness and played the final 10 minutes Wednesday. The midfielder isn't expected to play a major role with the senior team, though injuries and a heavy fixture load could see him rotated in off the bench occasionally.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Miley (illness) is on the bench for Tuesday's UCL clash against Dortmund.

Impact Miley returned a little sooner than expected, already being on the bench for Tuesday's UCL match. He most likely won't see much time this season despite healing from his knock, as he is yet to record a minute of play this season and seems to be stuck in a bench role.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out indefinitely Miley (illness) is set for some time on the sidelines for the time being, according to manager Eddie Howe. "He's got glandular fever so he's currently resting from that. He's proba...

Impact Miley made his Premier League debut on May 28 last season, going 14 minutes while getting one shot (zero on target). It will be tough to see the midfielder record minutes with the senior team, especially after struggling with fitness due to an illness.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle pull Miley out of England Under-17 Euro squad Newcastle United have pulled highly-rated academy midfielder Lewis Miley out of the England squad for this month’s Under-17 European Champio...

MAY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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