'Some of the best football I've played in a long time'

Leeds United midfielder Sean Longstaff has looked back on his decision to leave Newcastle United for Elland Road in the summer as a positive one that has given him a fresh sense of freedom and enjoyment on the pitch.

The midfielder spent more than decade with his boyhood club, and admitted the decision to leave St James' Park was not an easy one.

But since making the switch, the 27-year-old says he is thriving under Daniel Farke and relishing a new challenge in the Premier League.

"It's been really enjoyable. I've made a really good decision and really enjoyed pretty much every second I have been here, so hopefully that continues for a long time," Longstaff told BBC Radio Leeds.

"It was going to take a lot for me to leave Newcastle. I want to play as much football as possible. I looked at the options and managers and the groups of players and really liked the look of Leeds.

"When it came down to it, it was between Leeds and staying. I think it's been a positive start.

"Coming here probably freed me up a little bit and allowed me to play without the pressure of the city and knowing, after a result, that if we won, great, but if we lost, people are going to come for you.

"A fresh start and fresh mindset has been really good for me and probably allowed me to play some of the best football I've played in a long time."

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