sport news Rafa Benitez believes Isaac Hayden can push for an England call-up

'He has the potential to play for England': Rafa Benitez tells Isaac Hayden to stay at Newcastle and push for an international call-up Isaac Hayden has made no secret of his desire to move south for family reasons The midfielder had hoped to leave in January but his departure was blocked He has been a regular in the side under Rafa Benitez since the turn of the year

By Craig Hope for MailOnline

Published: 22:48 GMT, 15 March 2019 | Updated: 22:48 GMT, 15 March 2019

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Rafa Benitez has told Isaac Hayden to stick with Newcastle and he will turn him into an England international.

The former Arsenal midfielder, 23, has made no secret of his desire to quit the club and return south for family reasons.

Hayden had hoped to leave in January but Benitez blocked his departure and he has been a regular in the side since the turn of the year.

Rafa Benitez has told Isaac Hayden to stick with Newcastle to further England ambitions

Rafa Benitez has told Isaac Hayden to stick with Newcastle to further England ambitions

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