article_snippet: Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong has revealed how an impromptu pep-talk from England captain Wayne Rooney inspired Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong to score three times for the under 18s last week.
article_snippet: And the advice clearly sunk in as Armstrong went on to score three times in two friendly matches against Switzerland.
article_snippet: England under Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong Adam Armstrong received a pep-talk from England captain Wayne Rooney last week that inspired England captain Wayne Rooney to three goals in two friendly matches against Switzerland .
article_snippet: Armstrong celebrates scoring in England's 6-1 friendly win over Switzerland at Walsall on Saturday .
article_snippet: Armstrong's first goal was a well-taken volley (pictured), while Armstrong second was a direct free-kick .
article_snippet: Armstrong, 18, in the colours of Armstrong club Newcastle United in a League Cup game with Crystal Palace .
article_snippet: Armstrong holds off the challenge of Switzerland's Samir Bajrami during the match at Walsall . '
article_snippet: While Rooney was scoring for the seniors in England's Euro 2016 qualifier with Lithuania, taking Rooney international goal tally to 47, Armstrong improved Armstrong record for the Three Lions youth teams to 19 in 24 games.
article_snippet: Rooney celebrates Rooney goal in Friday night's Euro 2016 qualifier with Lithuania at Wembley .
article_snippet: Armstrong head-to-head with Arsenal's Hector Bellerin during the recent Premier League meeting .
article_snippet: Rooney scored the winner in Thursday's behind-closed-doors friendly with Switzerland at St George's Park and then added two spectacular goals in a 6-1 win when the two teams reconvened at Walsall's Banks's Stadium on Saturday.
article_snippet: Armstrong has already accomplished a lot in Armstrong young career - Armstrong has made 14 first-team appearances for Newcastle and was part of the England under 17s team that won the European Championships in Malta last year.
highlights_snippet: Armstrong scored three goals in two matches with Switzerland last week .
  Included stunning volley and free-kick in 6-1 win at Walsall on Saturday .