Mehdi Abeid targets Newcastle United chance

Newcastle United teenager Mehdi Abeid has revealed that he wants to impress Magpies boss Alan Pardew ahead of the new season.

The 19-year-old joined the club from Lens last summer, but he made just two first-team appearances in both cup competitions in the last campaign.

However, the youngster has targeted a role in the team next season, as Newcastle look to balance domestic and European football.

"I have progressed a lot over the last year. I have worked with good people and played with good players and that has been very important for me as a young player," he told the club's official website.

"I hope to progress every day and continue to progress. I want to do more. I would like to keep up what happened last season. I need to keep up the same work, keep the same frame of mind, and hopefully will get to play more games."

Newcastle finished fifth in the Premier League last season.