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Jacob Murphy has revealed how he sees the new season as his “breakthrough” year at Newcastle United.

The £12million winger has started pre-season training three weeks early and admits he is raring to go after completing his first campaign in the Premier League with a 10th place finish under the guidance of Rafa Benitez.

Now Murphy is looking to make big strides forward, the former Norwich City player said on NUFC TV: “I have started with the work now and I’m well underway.

“We’ve got a massive season ahead for the team and personally for myself.

“I have to come back in tip top shape.

“I am raring to go.

“I have had enough of holidays to be honest and just want to get back into football.

“I missed it after the first few days.

“I am looking forward to being back in, my rest is done and it’s time to crack on.

“I like to push myself and be really fit when I get back in.

“I do a lot of running and a lot of gym to keep my body in shape.

“All the other boys will be doing it and if you aren’t somebody else will be.”

And looking back on his first year as a top flight player, he said: “I really enjoyed it and learned lots and lots from it.

“It was a massive step up from the Championship.

“From the start I knew it would be difficult but maybe not as difficult.

“I got that run of games around Christmas time and that’s when I thought I was kicking on.

“But in terms of the season I feel I have settled in well.

“Now this season is about cementing a place.”

Murphy also admitted it was very much a breakthrough season for him on Tyneside this year.

He added: “It needs to be.

“Hopefully, this is my break through season at the club but I know there is tough competition from Matt Ritchie, Christian Atsu, Rolando Aarons.

“So yeah I will be raring to go.”