James Tavernier is delighted with his new deal at Newcastle United.

The talented fullback signed a new three-year deal before jetting out on the Magpies' tour of Germany and Austria.

Tavernier told the Evening Chronicle: "I was always confident that it (his contract) would get sorted.

"You've got to be confident in the way you play, and hopefully when that shows on the pitch, the background stuff will take care of itself.

"I'll just keep on playing, and hopefully getting better and better as a player."