Elliot Anderson hopes to start for Newcastle United in their Premier League opener.
Newcastle kickoff the season against Aston Villa.
Midfielder Anderson told ChronicleLive: "I'd love to start the season (Premier League). Every player wants to but it is such a good team at the minute.
"As long as the team is doing well everybody is happy for the team.
"But if I can get in there it will be great."
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