Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has heaped praise on current Magpies' captain Jamaal Lascelles.

Lascelles has played a key role in helping Newcastle United claim three consecutive victories in the Premier League, scoring the winners during the past two matches and following his exploits, the Magpies skipper has been praised by club icon Shearer.

Shearer said of Lascelles: "He led by example. It was a very good performance from him, very similar to his performance last week against Swansea.

"He was organising everyone around him, which is everything you could want from your captain. He was quick, he was sharp, he was strong, he was quick first to every ball. It was a very, very good performance.

"The fans are enjoying him playing. He gives everything, he really does. You know what you're going to get from him. He's a good, honest centre-half."