Newcastle United supporters will love what Sean Steur has just said about the city after landmark appearance

Newcastle United midfielder Sean Steur racked up the latest landmark in his young career when he made his Netherlands Under-21s debut in a goalless draw with Norway on Friday night.

The 18-year-old has made a big impression during the early months of his time with the Magpies after carrying on some promising pre-season form into the regular campaign. The former Ajax youngster has caught the eye with some impressive performances in the Premier League and is starting to show just why Newcastle were so determined to secure his signature amid rival interest from a number of clubs around Europe.

Steur’s form has also captured attention at international level and the midfielder received a maiden call-up to the Netherlands Under-21 squad earlier this month before making his bow when he replaced reported Magpies transfer target Kees Smith in the final ten minutes of a goalless draw with Norway. Far from resting on his laurels, the United star has insisted his sole focus is now on earning further appearances for Michael Reiziger’s side as they prepare for the next step in their bid to qualify for the European Under-21s Championships.

The Magpies midfielder told Sportniuews: “Making my debut is nice, but that’s not really what’s on my mind right now. It was a brief substitute appearance. You try to play everything forward. I think I managed to do that a few times.”

Steur and his international team-mates now have a short break before their focus turns towards a trip to Slovenia on Friday night and a hectic period comes to a close with a home clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday week. The Magpies prospect is planning to spend some time with his family after revealed they had visited him on Tyneside and helped him settle into life in the North East.

He said: “They try to come over sometimes, too. But now I’m going home for a day to make the most of it. I feel very much at home there. I’m happy there.”

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