Toon Youngster Moves From 'Vitual' To 'Reality'!
"You see them on TV one minute and the next you are standing next to them in training!
"You soon realise they are just one of us. At first you are thinking about them, but soon you think he might be wondering about me!
"It's a good experience and I'm settling in well.
"It was amazing to play at St James' Park for the reserves. It was in front of some empty seats, so it would be amazing to do it in front of a full house.
"Man City was a tough game, but it was worthwhile after playing against some experienced players who are worth a lot of money.
"Games like that are difficult and it took me a while to get into it, but in the end it was a good defensive display from all of us.
"All Premier League players are of a certain calibre and you don't want to give them too much respect.
"You know who they are and you know it's going to be tough, so you have to be ready."