Alan Pardew praises Lewis Miley after Sandro Tonali departs for Tottenham

Newcastle United midfielder Lewis Miley has earned praise from former manager Alan Pardew following the club's decision to sell Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur for £100 million. Miley, a 20-year-old academy product, has started the first two Premier League matches under manager Matthias Jaissle. During Saturday’s 2-0 victory against Tottenham, Miley played the full duration while Tonali was substituted. Pardew described Miley as a player with superior potential and long-term prospects for the club and the England national team. While Newcastle’s leadership has moved on from the high-profile Italian signing, current manager Jaissle has labeled Miley a significant talent who is ready for a expanded role in the senior side. The club now looks to integrate Miley into a midfield that recently lost Tonali following the major transfer deal.

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