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Andros Townsend’s father says that the Euro 2016-bound winger is braced for a season in the Sky Bet Championship with Newcastle United.

The Londoner was in fine form against his old club Tottenham Hotspur as he caused havoc during the 5-1 rout at St James’ Park to finish the season on a real high.

And while many fans are concerned he could be sold this summer if he shines at the Euros, Townsend’s dad Troy told BBC Five Live: “Newcastle could rise quickly and Andros looks forward to many more seasons with them.”

Townsend and the Toon Army thought he’d been substituted against Spurs yesterday with fans affording him a standing ovation before he returned to the field.

It was a moment that struck a chord with Townsend senior who could see how much fans appreciated his efforts, and after the winger was also called up to the England squad for the European Championships in France, his dad Tweeted: “Still getting goosebumps from that standing ovation for the ‘wrong’ substitution and today’s news just adds to that pride!”

In just 13 games for Newcastle, Townsend has scored four goals and made two assists with supporters singing his name after just a short stint at the club.