"The job is not finished" - Pivaš looks ahead to Premier League 2 finale | OneFootball

The young Magpies host their Wolves counterparts at Whitley Park on Monday night [kick-off 7pm BST] and secured a place in the Professional Development League play-offs with a game to spare following a 3-1 away win against Manchester United on Friday.

Newcastle's second-string have suffered just two defeats in their last nine league games and Pivaš, who arrived at St. James' Park from FK Jedinstvo Ub in the summer of 2024, is determined to conclude the season in positive fashion.

The Serbian defender, who spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Dutch side Willem II, told newcastleunited.com: "It was important to get a play-off place but we need to continue in a positive way. It's only one game and we still have a lot of work to do. The job is not finished.

"To beat a big team like Manchester United, especially in this generation when they're at the top of the table, is a great feeling.

"We have changed our mentality and playing style. We are now much more aggressive and compact without the ball which I thought we were missing in the first half of the season. When we have the ball, we are a lot more dangerous in attack."

Pivaš, who helped his country reach the European Under-17 Championship semi-finals in 2022, heaped praise on the squad following Friday's triumph over Man United.

After racing into a two-goal lead inside the opening eight minutes, Newcastle's youngsters produced a resilient defensive performance before Anthony Munda's stoppage-time strike secured maximum points.

"It was a very important win," he added. "I was very happy with how the team responded from our last league game after an international break. I hope we continue this.

"I thought it was our best start to a game this season. We felt so good from the beginning and although the start to the second half was a little bit lazy, we kept going until the end.

"We could have scored more but if you don't score, it's important that you don't concede. We responded very well after conceding and they didn't have many chances in front of goal so I was glad."

Admission for Newcastle United Under-21s' Premier League 2 visit of Wolves on Monday 13 April is free for season ticket holders, otherwise it's £3 for Adults and £1 Concessions.