Calls for Premier League star to be called up to England cricket team after he gets wicket for county club
The
Newcastle
midfielder plays for Tynemouth
Cricket
Club in Preston Ave.
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Sean Longstaff's incredible wicket went viral online
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The Newcastle midfielder plays for Tynemouth Cricket Club
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Longstaff bowled right-arm medium-pace for their first 11 against Felling CC - and got a batter out LBW in front.
Tynemouth went on to win the match - scoring 210 in the first innings and Felling CC were bowled out for just 71.
Longstaff's wicket did the rounds on social media - leaving fans calling for him to play for
England
against
India
next
week.
One said: 'Free for Lords next week?"
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Another added: 'Worthy of an
England
call up"
One joked: "Any chance he's free for a trip to Lords next week?"
Another said: "Better than our current bowlers."
Longstaff is listed as a bowler on Tynemouth's website and he has made four appearances for the first 11 this season.
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On the pitch, Longstaff helped Newcastle qualify for the Champions League last season.
The 27-year-old made 32 appearances as the Magpies also won their
Eddie Howe
's Newcastle
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Longstaff helped Newcastle qualify for the Champions League last season
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