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The Newcastle United senior team beat Sunderland earlier this year, and now the Under-21s have tasted Tyne-Wear derby delight. After Eddie Howe’s side won the derby in the FA Cup back in January, this time it was Ben Dawson and the Newcastle Under-21s triumphing on Wearside. The young Magpies took on Sunderland at the Academy Of Light, and won 3-2 in the Premier League 2 fixture. Kyle Crossley bagged a brace for Newcastle, while Cathal Heffernan, who captained the side, scored his first Under-21s goal with a header. That came from a Jamie Miley corner, with the 20-year-old making just his seco…

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