It comes just months after his brother Sean Longstaff did something similar, establishing himself as a first-team regular out of the blue under previous manager Rafa Benitez.
But they are far from North East first footballing family.
Here Alex Cox, Aaron Hindhaugh and Ross Sanderson take a look back over the history books to dig out some greats, and not-so-greats, synonymous with the region’s game – and with a family link.
13. Lomana Lua-Lua, Kazenga Lua-Lua & Yannick Bolasie
Congolese international Lomana LuaLua played 67 times for the Magpies netting 9 goals. Younger brother Kazenga played 8 times for Newcastle and 6 times for Sunderland. The pair also are cousins to ex Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie. | Getty Images Photo: Christopher Lee
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