Jacob Murphy raring to go ahead of 'breakthrough' Newcastle campaign

Murphy, signed from Norwich City last summer, is keen to make his mark at St James's Park after a promising debut campaign on Tyneside.

And the wideman is already raring to go in pre-season training having taken a number of valuable lessons from his first season as a Premier League player.

Having enjoyed some leisure time with his family over the summer, Murphy is now ready to swap the sun-lounger for his training shirt and start preparations for the new season.

"I've had enough of holidays, to be honest," he admitted.

"I just want to get back in to football because I miss football after the first few days.

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After making the move to Tyneside last year, Murphy racked up 28 appearances for Rafa Benitez's side and netted once.

And fans can feel enthused by the 23-year-old's start to life in the North East after a number of promising displays.

Indeed, it was a learning curve for Murphy who himself admitted there were plenty of lessons to be learned from the step up to the top flight.

But with a season of Premier League football under his belt, Murphy is keen to secure his place in Benitez's starting line-up.

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"It was a massive step-up for me from the Championship. I thought it was going to be difficult, but I didn't realise how difficult it was.

"There's a lot to adjust to - the pace, playing against a lot better players who know the game a bit more.

"You have to be a lot more switched on and figure things out on the pitch quicker than what you would usually have to.

"But once I adjusted to it and got that run of games in around Christmas time, that was when I thought I was really kicking-on.

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"Now it's a case of, this season, trying to cement my place."

Murphy's solitary Newcastle goal came against eventual champions Manchester City during a 3-1 defeat in January.

And such a strike gave the winger a big confidence boost - and left him desperate for more.

He added: "As a confidence player, they're the things I need. I thrive off them.

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The aim for Murphy now is to continue his progression in what he hopes will be a 'breakthrough' year.

While he knows there is plenty of competition in the wide areas, he is backing himself to make a mark.

"I hope so, it needs to be really," said Murphy, when asked if this would be a big campaign personally.

"Hopefully this is my breakthrough season at the club and I know there will be tough competition from Matty (Ritchie), Atsu, Rolando (Aarons), but I'll be raring to go."