Newcastle interim manager Joe Kinnear can sense a rise in morale since he arrived at St James' Park. The 2-2 draw at Everton in his first game in charge ended a run of five consecutive defeats, and he is already feeling the positive repercussions of that.

Kinnear said: "The levels of self-confidence when I arrived were as low as I have seen. There were also low concentration levels.

"We have started to get the belief back in our ability and get more confidence.

"Above all, we have had a quick change of attitude at the club amongst the players.

"Everybody has been working hard, and to see the reaction has been great."