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Kieran Trippier of Newcastle United said he was impressed with Lewis Miley and Alex Murphy against Chelsea.
Trippier spoke to Newcastle’s official website after their 1-1 tie earlier this morning.
Eddie Howe’s side faced another difficult test after falling behind early in the game.
Nicolas Jackson finished a well-weighted through pass past Martin Dubravka as Newcastle’s defense couldn’t keep up.
With a goal in the last seconds of the half, Miguel Almiron ensured Newcastle went into the break level.
As the game continued, both teams made plenty of changes to work on the squad’s fitness.
Kieran Trippier was pleased with the performance of teenagers Alex Murphy and Lewis Miley against the Premier League side.
Miley started in midfield since Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock were not available.
Murphy entered the game 30 minutes after Fabian Schar left early.
Trippier was impressed with Murphy and Miley.
“I think coming from behind again, I think we showed great togetherness,” Trippier remarked after the game.
“I thought the young boys were unbelievable today, Alex [Murphy] and Lewie [Miley] and yeah we just keep going.
“We have that never say die attitude against a top-quality opposition but we just have to keep going and there’s a lot to improve.”
Alex Murphy is a 19-year-old Irish Under-19 international defender who can play as a centre-back or left-back.
He’s yet to make his competitive debut for Newcastle’s first team but has played senior football in Ireland.
Today’s appearance was a reward for his fine performances at Under-21 level for Newcastle with Howe unable to name a full bench for the match.
Newcastle supporters are well aware of Lewis Miley’s enormous potential.
On the penultimate day of the season, the 17-year-old made his senior debut against Chelsea.
Miley and Murphy will have benefited greatly from their minutes against Chelsea and will be relieved that Trippier was pleased with their efforts.
On Saturday, Eddie Howe’s team will face Brighton in the final match of their US tour.
These games are all about fitness, but after two draws, Newcastle would like to finish their transatlantic trip with a win.