Newcastle United defender Jamal Lewis admits he wants to prove a point this season.

After securing a loan move to Watford, he is ready to show that he is first team material.

Lewis was not getting the game time he wanted at the Magpies, with the 25-year-old down the pecking order.

Now he wants to show manager Eddie Howe what he can do away from the club.

He told Watford's website: “It feels great to sign, and I'm raring to go now, I've had a good summer, and been away with Newcastle in pre-season, but once I heard there was interest from a club like Watford I was delighted. Knowing that the club's ambition is to get back to the Premier League definitely resonated with me.

“It's lovely to back to near where I'm originally from, and it means my friends and family will be able to come and watch me more often than in the past. It's important to share these moments with those closest to you, so I'm grateful that I'm going to be able to do that while I'm here.

“On the pitch I definitely feel that I've got a point to prove. I'm hungry - which is the most important thing - and I've had many experiences under various managers and in different leagues which I think I can bring to the Watford team."