MIDDLESBROUGH are adding to their academy ranks with the signing of a young striker after a successful trial at Rockliffe.

That features in this week's North East Notes, as does Newcastle boss Eddie Howe's response to the latest Elliot Anderson transfer claims.

And ahead of Sunderland's game against Everton on Monday night, David Moyes has his say on the Stadium of Light crowd and atmosphere.

MIDDLESBROUGH SIGN STRIKER AFTER SUCCESSFUL TRIAL

Middlesbrough are adding to their Under-21 ranks with the signing of teenage striker Layton Campbell, who has agreed to sign a professional deal at the club on the back of a successful trial.

Campbell is a former Newcastle United, Sunderland and Blackpool academy talent who joined Whitley Bay in the summer.

And the teenager has been in dazzling form for the Northern League Division One side, scoring 15 goals in 16 appearances.

That caught the attention of Boro , who handed the young striker a trial. And Campbell impressed and has earned himself a deal.

A Whitley Bay club statement said: "Still a teenager, Layton has...