Newcastle Legend "Really Likes" What He's Seen From Ivan Toney So Far

Steve McClaren and Lee Charnley may have watched on as Ivan Toney made his Newcastle United Under-21s' home debut - but it was reserve-team coach Peter Beardsley who appeared most impressed by the youngster. The former Magpies forward started Toney up front in the Under-21s' 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers at Whitley Park on Monday evening and, although the striker didn't score, he showed flashes of promise. Toney only arrived at Newcastle earlier this move from Northampton Town, where the 19-year-old netted 10 goals last season.

And speaking to The Shields Gazette, Beardsley - who scored 108 goals in 276 league games for Newcastle during two spells in the 1980s and 1990s - said of Toney:

"Ivan had a couple of efforts late on and looked sharp - he will be good for us. "I really like what I€™ve seen from him so far. "He€™s big, strong and shoots on sight, but he can also create and put a couple of great crosses in, which we could have scored from."

Interestingly, Newcastle host Toney's former side Northampton in the Capital One Cup Second Round at St James' Park on Tuesday, when the youngster could potentially make his first-team debut. CLICK HERE to read "Ivan Toney Watch - How Did Newcastle Youngster Perform In Front Of McClarne?"For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow WhatCulture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.