Elliot Anderson handed lead role as Neil Winskill names Newcastle United starting XI to face Aston Villa in FA Youth Cup

The exciting Magpies prospect, 18, has made both his Premier League and FA Cup debut for Steve Bruce’s side this term but faces a different challenge tonight.

Anderson scored a last-minute extra-time free-kick versus Watford in the last round to fire United into the quarter-final, which gets underway at St James’ Park at 7pm.

The match will be played behind closed doors but supporters can watch from home via NUFCTV.

Speaking before the game, Anderson said: “Yeah I enjoy it (the captaincy).

"Being the captain and leading the team out is something you always want to do, no matter what age it is.”

Starting XI: Max Thompson, Joe Oliver, Harry Barclay, Josh Nicholson, Josh Scott, Nathan Carlyon, Jamie Miley, Reagan Thomson, Lucas De Bolle, Elliot Anderson (C), Dylan Stephenson. Subs: Josh Stewart, Olivier Marshall, James Huntley, Josh Gilchrist, Kyle Crossley, Lewis Brannen, Michael Ndiweni.

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