Newcastle United forward Matheos Ferreira is looking to make his Brazil Under-20s debut during the international break.

The 18-year-old caught the eye of Brazil after impressing at Under-21s level for Newcastle and featuring for the first team in training as well as friendly matches.

Ferreira has netted twice against senior opposition already this season, having scored for Newcastle Under-21s against Boreham Wood in the National League Cup and York City in the EFL Trophy.

The Northumberland-born-and-raised youngster, who also qualifies to play for Italy and England, will now get a chance to impress at international level after he became the only English-based player to be named in the Brazil Under-20s squad for upcoming friendlies against Peru.

After eight days of travelling, Ferreira eventually joined up with the squad in Belém, Brazil and quickly had to brush up on his Portuguese as he spoke to Brazil’s official Instagram account.

“Eight days [travelling], I arrived today, before training, I came straight from the airport,” Ferreira said (translated from Portuguese).

“It was very tiring, but I'm happy to be here.”

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When asked about how he is feeling after being called-up to the Brazil Under-20s squad, the Newcastle winger added: “A little anxiety to speak, a little, but I'm trying to learn Portuguese.

“But, I'm very happy to play for Brazil, to be called up. Yes, I'm happy.”

Ferreira is eligible to play for Brazil through his father and Italy through his mother and obtained an Italian passport earlier this year. Young players are allowed to switch between nations they are eligible to represent at youth level until they earn a senior cap.