Davide Santon is thrilled with his first season at Newcastle United.

As for the difference between Serie A and the top flight over here, Santon has no doubts as to where he prefers to ply his trade.

"The Premier League is fantastic. I love it," he told nufc.co.uk.

"It seems like every year English football is getting better, and therefore I'm thankful that I made the right choice to leave Italian football and come here.

"I hope I am going to stay here for a few years to come, and I hope next season is just as good for us as a team.

"I am really happy here in England and this is where I want to be."