Lewis Hall has put in significant effort at Newcastle United since joining the club in the summer of 2023. At the time, he seemed far from ready to play regularly in the Premier League, but now, thanks to the hard work of Eddie Howe and the coaching staff, his game has greatly improved.
Hall has committed to extra training sessions to further develop his skills, which paid off when he made his England debut last year. Although he struggled to break into Howe’s team initially, Hall is now recognized as one of the Premier League’s top left-backs.
One of the key figures who has inspired Hall is his teammate, Dan Burn. In an interview with Michael Bridges for Optus Sport, Hall credited Burn for being a model of professionalism, alongside Thiago Silva from his time at Chelsea. Hall admires their approach to training and recovery, which has encouraged him to adopt similar habits to stay as fit as possible.
Burn’s influence on Hall underscores his importance to Newcastle. At 32, Burn is a leader both on and off the pitch, and along with Kieran Trippier, he has helped elevate the standards at the club. Eddie Howe has called Burn one of his best signings, and with £13 million spent on him, the investment has proven worthwhile. Burn continues to play a crucial role, with Anthony Gordon naming him as Newcastle’s player of the season, a recognition that reflects his outstanding contributions both on and off the field.
Hall, like many young players, benefits from having senior professionals like Burn to look up to, which has been vital to his growth at the club.
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