Andros Townsend is determined for Newcastle United fans to see his best form.

Townsend joined Newcastle from Tottenham this week.

After finalising a £12million move to Tyneside this week though, Townsend insists he will not only replicate his former glories, but surpass them.

“I am not looking to get back where I was - I am looking to become an even better player," Townsend said. “I do not look back, I always look forward and feel I am more mature than I was back then and believe fully that I can get back to a level I can play at.

“I have faith in my own ability. I am the same player and the same person that did break on to the scene a few years ago and was tipped as a big England prospect.

“I was an integral part for club and country. I am still that same player. I have not played that run of games, nine or 10 games, since 2013.

“I have had a chance to do that (for Tottenham's Under-21 side).

“I know it is a different level with the Under-21s but I have had seven games in six weeks so I am fully fit for the first time in a long while.

“I am in best shape of my life and injury free and hoping Newcastle will benefit from that."