Will Osula's recent performance, particularly his brace in the Carabao Cup, has undoubtedly boosted his standing within Newcastle United, according to manager Eddie Howe. Howe acknowledged that Osula is now at the "forefront of his thoughts".

Osula's journey at Newcastle has been one of development and adaptation. Arriving from Sheffield United last summer for a reported £15 million, the young forward faced a challenging debut season, logging just 124 minutes in the Premier League. Howe has taken a careful approach with Osula, focusing on adjusting him to the team's training methods. Howe noted that Osula possesses "extreme pace, a really good physical profile, verging on 6'4", and he's got good technical skills as well". Howe believes Newcastle is the "right place" for Osula to develop.

Despite limited Premier League opportunities, Osula has shown glimpses of his potential. He impressed in FA Cup wins against lower-league opposition. However, Howe has stressed the need for continued development before Osula can become a regular Premier League starter, emphasizing that "time will tell and his performances will dictate that".

Osula himself has expressed a desire for more playing time to showcase his abilities. "I just need playing time to show what I can do," Osula stated, highlighting his confidence in his potential. He further added that only himself and his father truly know what he is capable of, and that given the opportunity, everyone will see what he can bring to the pitch.

Before his recent Carabao Cup success, Osula also caught the eye while playing for Denmark's Under-21 team. At the Under-21 Euros, he was a joint-top scorer, demonstrating his capabilities on the international stage. His performance aided Denmark in progressing from their group, where he scored three goals and assisted another.

Howe has publicly expressed his encouragement for Osula to be himself, appreciating the player's personality and the connection he has with the supporters. Howe recognizes Osula's positive attributes, describing him as "bright, he's bubbly, he's enthusiastic, he's passionate," and believes these qualities will contribute to his career.

With Newcastle competing in the Champions League this season, the increased number of fixtures could provide Osula with more opportunities to prove himself. Howe is seemingly ready to give Osula a chance, particularly with pre-season on the horizon. The striker's brace in the Carabao Cup appears to have solidified his place in Howe's plans, putting him firmly in contention for more first-team action.