Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann is surprised Newcastle United allowed manager Alan Pardew to leave.

Dann admits he's enjoying his football under Pardew.

"The majority of work he does is on the training ground and you always know exactly what your job is.

"I am surprised Newcastle let him go. When all the changes were going on, we heard rumours he could arrive, but we didn't think it would happen.

"I think people in Newcastle might realise now that he is a bit better than they thought because we have really pushed on since he arrived."