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Steve McClaren tells Newcastle United players to cut out the long balls, according to Siem de Jong; Siem de Jong says that Steve McClaren wants his team to replicate the Dutch passing style and that he is 'very satisfied' with forward's contribution.

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Byline: Mark Douglas

Siem de Jong has revealed Newcastle United head coach Steve McClaren has told the team to cut out the long balls and try to replicate a Dutch passing style.

Speaking to ELF Voetbal magazine in Holland, De Jong has revealed that McClaren is keen to integrate him into the first team as soon as possible after a debilitating debut season that was lost to injuries.

De Jong is happy that Newcastle are intent on playing a passing game -- and also says that he doesn't see Georginio Wijnaldum and himself competing for the same number ten slot.

But it is his revelations about the kind of style that McClaren is aiming for that are most interesting. He said: "I've had several conversations with the manager. He is very satisfied with me. He said that he wants to follow the...

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