Newcastle United 18-year-old called up to squad - recently signed multi-year deal to replace Liverpool star

The 18-year-old was originally selected for the under-20s ahead of Elite League fixtures against Germany and Poland but injuries at senior and under-21s level have had a knock-on effect.

On Monday, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Levi Colwill, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish ,Cole Palmer, Aaron Ramsdale, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka withdrew from the Lee Carsley’s squad, which saw Newcastle right-back Tino Livramento, Morgan Rogers, Jarrad Branthwaite promoted from the under-21s.

It was then confirmed Elliot Anderson, Callum Doyle, Jamie Gittens and Jack Hinshelwood had to pull out of the under-21s squad, again because of injury.

Miley, alongside Norwich City’s Kellen Fisher and Bristol City loanee George Earthy, has been added to Ben Futcher’s group for friendlies against Spain and the Netherlands.

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The Stanley-born midfielder hasn’t started a competitive game since March after his breakthrough at Newcastle was cut short because of a back injury. He went on to make 26 appearances in all competitions with his goal in the 3-0 win over Fulham last December making him the club’s youngster-ever Premier League goalscorer.

Miley was on track to return for pre-season but fractured his metatarsal in a freak incident when running with one the club’s fitness coaches. He didn’t play for seven months before making his return as a late substitute in the recent 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Chelsea.

Despite his lengthy spell on the sidelines, Miley remains highly-rated having recently penned a lucrative multi-year deal to replace Alexander Arnold as the face of American sportswear company Under Armour.

Miley had previously represented Adidas, who returned as the Magpies’ official kit partner this summer in a deal worth a reported £30million per season.