Maturing is getting excited about the gifts you need rather than those you want. On Christmas or birthdays, kids would sniff at the idea of new school equipment.

Newcastle are reportedly preparing a huge contract proposal as they consider their options in the wake of Alexander Isak’s explosive transfer demand. The Swede has sat out of the Magpies’ pre-season tour to Asia after asking to leave the club, having asked for his wages to be bolstered to £300,000 a week.