<text>  Freddie Woodman has been warned by Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer. He has been warned not to drift into obscurity. Woodman the England Under-19 goalkeeper who is currently Tim Kruls No.2 at St James Park was presented with the Jack Hixon Trophy by Shearer earlier this week. Hixon was the Tyneside scout who spotted the future England captain and the prize in his name recognises the best talent in the city. Freddie Woodman walks on the pitch during a Newcastle United training session in March . Freddie right takes a catch as he practises with his father Andy during a training session in Newcastle . Woodman, who turned 18 this week, was a deserving recipient. He won the European Championships last summer, has been a regular on the United bench this season - despite his tender years - and starred in Newcastles run to the last eight of the FA Youth Cup. Shearer, though, has told Woodman all of that will count for nothing if he fails to come good on his undoubted potential. Its been a brilliant 12 months, the stopper told Sportsmail. I have seen things around the first-team that I wouldnt have otherwise done this early in my career. To win the award was an honour. Alan said to me that some of the names who have won it have not gone on to achieve what they should have done. He said hopefully I would. I certainly intend do. Woodmans chances of making it big will undoubtedly be aided by the presence of Krul. The young custodian was Newcastles penalty-shootout hero during last months victory at Sunderland in the FA Youth Cup, mimicking the World Cup antics of the Dutchman. Krul made headlines around the world when he saved two spot-kicks in Hollands shootout win over Costa Rica in Brazil. And Woodman, whose dad Andy is Magpies goalkeeping coach, said: Every time we do penalties I think of Tim. The shootout at Sunderland was one of my best moments in football, up there with the Euros. Shearer has told Woodman to make use of his potential and prove that he can be a great goalkeeper . Newcastles No 2 keeper Woodman was presented with the Jack Hixon Trophy by Shearer earlier this week . The feeling of saving the penalty and the fans singing my name was a moment I ll remember for a long time. It was like the kid coming out of me. For that five minutes I was on top of the world. But Ive to give credit to Tim. I remember being at home watching that game against Costa Rica and when he came on and did what he did I couldnt have been happier. Earlier in the tournament, when Holland played Australia, he rang me up and invited me out to Brazil, courtesy of him. That was incredible. A lot of people might think Tim doesnt have time for the young keepers, but hes absolutely top class. He works with me and teaches me. Hell say when Im rubbish and say when Im good. Thats been massive for me. Hes really taken me under his wing and has said I can take the same path as him. Tim Krul right has taken Woodman under his wing at Newcastle and is teaching him the tricks . Woodman says Newcastles No 1 goalkeeper Krul will say when Im rubbish and say when Im good I would love to do that. Hes up there as one of the best and thats what I want to be. London-born Woodman followed his dad to the North-East three years ago and, given his position on Alan Pardews backroom team, he admits it wasnt easy to be accepted by his peers. Its brilliant having my dad as coach, but its been hard as well, he said. When I first came there as a lot of, Youre only here because of your dad. And I got that a lot. I felt I had to work 10 times harder than everyone else. I stayed back after training just to prove that Im not just here because of my old man. But hes great with it. My dad played, it wasnt at the best level and he made mistakes. We talk about them to make sure I dont make those same mistakes. I have to take the right path professionally. Woodman was on the bench at Spurs earlier in the season when Jak Alnwick needed lengthy treatment. It looked as though he was about to make his Premier League debut at just 17. Woodman is looking to get a first team opportunity from Newcastle manager John Carver this season . Woodman says he feels like hes having a kickabout with my mates but will hope to get Carvers attention . When the gaffer turned around and said, Fred, get warmed up, you do get a feeling where you think, Woah, this is big, he said. You get a burning feeling inside, but deep down I wanted to get on the pitch and show people that Im ready, no matter how young I am. As soon as youre on the pitch though you forget everything and it feels like youre in the park. I feel like Im having a kickabout with my mates because I love playing, hopefully I will keep that feeling for the rest of my career. Im loving every minute right now. Lets hope he continues to enjoy it, for if not, Shearer might have something to say. 