Newcastle United fullback Danny Simpson has welcomed the impact of new teammate Papiss Demba Cisse.
The No 9 is taking fast-track English lessons, but Simpson feels the universal language of goals can help elevate Newcastle to the upper echelons of the Premier League.
"Demba is helping him, but he's taking everything on board.
"He's been here a few days now and he's a happy lad. That's the type of characters we have here.
"He's coming into a good dressing room and he's the type of lad we like - and what we need.
"It's good to have him here."Simpson told the Evening Chronicle: "He is learning already.