Newcastle legend Alan Shearer considers young prodigy 'a huge part' of the future

Newcastle has been off to a brilliant start in their 2024/25 Premier League campaign, with the club being unbeaten in the season so far. Having 10 points of a potential 12, Howe's side finds itself in a comforting 3rd position on the PL Table. Despite having a considerably fortunate run till the September international break, the club's recent comeback win over Wolves has given the fans hope for a better season.

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer considers young prodigy 'a huge part' of the future

Not to forget, while the Magpies club had looked a bit off in the first half of their clash against Wolves, Eddie Howe's substitutions early in the 2nd half changed the momentum of the game. An incoming trio of star midfielder Sandro Tonali, form forward Harvey Barnes and the club's young prodigy Willock surged a new sensation in the Newcastle unit, leading them to a comeback win.

Recently, Premier League icon Alan Shearer was seen commenting on Joe Willock's masterclass performance against Wolves. Being the talented prodigy he is, Willock's substitution reenergized the rest of the team, with the player proving his potential yet again. While Fabian Schar and Harvey Barnes had their names registered on the scoresheet, a huge contribution to the overall performance was made by Joe Willock.

Praising the 25-year-old midfielder, Alan Shearer said,

"“Willock is a huge part. He gives Newcastle something different with his energy and his ability to run beyond the opposition back four.”"

- Alan Shearer

Further, analyzing the player's recent performance against Wolves, the PL record scorer called Newcastle's prodigy talent a real threat to the opposition. Upon being asked for his position in a lineup already star-studded with players like Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, and Longstaff, Shearer mentioned,

"“I mean, whether he plays in the front three or as a midfielder left of the three, then he’s a real threat as well.""

- Alan Shearer

As the Magpies club legend Shearer said, Joe Willock truly can break out in European football if properly taken care of. In fact, with a brilliant display in his season debut against Nottingham and now this performance against Wolves, Willock is constantly justifying his role as a starter in Eddie Howe's playing XI.

Overall, as Shearer mentioned about Willock, the midfielder could be the solution to the problems that have been disappointing the Magpies club in the past. Given his utility and passion, the 25-year-old could be the breakout star of the Magpies setup if he continues this way, remaining injury-free.