Neil Redfearn is delighted being named new U23 coach at Newcastle United.

The former Leeds United and Rotherham manager takes over from Ben Dawson, who has become the Academy's head of coaching as part of a new structure at Little Benton.

"I really enjoyed my time helping Ben and the staff out for that month, and you realise then how big a club it is - and the potential that these young players have got within this football club," 53-year-old Redfearn told nufc.co.uk. "I think it's a really exciting time for the club and the Academy.

"There's some really talented boys in there. I've had vast experience of coaching at Academy level, particularly at Leeds, when we got a lot of young players through, so I'm in a good position to know what's expected for these boys."