Former Newcastle United favourite Steve Watson believes Kevin Keegan will give the club's exciting youngsters a chance.

He told the Evening Chronicle: "Having local lads in can have the right effect.

"You look at Steven Taylor and you know what you are going to get from him.

"No matter how he plays you will get 100% and you can never, ever question his commitment.

"If Kevin feels by playing some of the youngsters now he will get the best performances from the players he has available, he will do that".