Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is counting on a big performance from Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa at Europa League opponents Metalist Kharkiv.

The defender made his first start in the first-leg last week.

Pardew told the Evening Chronicle: "He did well, he's quick and comfortable in possession.

"And I think he done a sound job down the right.

"He had a good player up against him, I thought Willian was their best player. He didn't see much of the ball."