What Lewis Hall's England call says about Newcastle United

Lewis Hall's England call-up says a lot about Eddie Howe's Newcastle United team – and the club's direction since the takeover.

Lewis Hall, left, has been called up to the senior England squad for the first time. Kieran Trippier, right, won 19 caps as a Newcastle United player.

Lewis Hall was all smiles when he reported for England duty at St George’s Park this week.

And that was not a surprise, as Hall is on the cusp of his first senior cap after a fine few months at Newcastle Un…