The Magpies had won their opening two games in the competition against Arsenal and Manchester United, meaning they only needed a point to make sure of their place in the knockout stage going into the contest at Bodymoor Heath.

But things unravelled in the Midlands as Finley Munroe fired the hosts in front early on before Ewan Simpson made it two with just over half an hour remaining.

Scott Bailey handed United a lifeline inside the final 20 minutes, but another Munroe strike - this time from the penalty spot - looked to have made sure of Villa's victory before further efforts from Kobei Moore and Charlie Lutz added extra gloss to the scoreline.

It meant that Graeme Carrick's side finished second in their group, missing out on progression in the additional qualification spot on goal difference.

Newcastle United Under-18s: Aidan Harris, Rory Powell, Dylan Charlton, Scott Bailey, Ciaran Thompson, Harry Powell, Lucas Cooper (Luke Craggs 82), Ollie Harrison, Ben Parkinson, Lewis Miley, Darren Palmer (Uda 69).

Subs not used: Joe Brayson, Taylor Ross, Sean Neave.