Newcastle United boss Alan Shearer says the players have embraced his new rules.

He told the Evening Chronicle: "It's just one or two little tweaks here and there, which I think the players have wanted to happen but, for whatever reason, haven't happened.

"Punctuality's a major thing for myself, and we all eat together.

"The injured players are now in until late afternoon, and I hope that will have an effect in clearing the medical room.

"Players don't like to stay until late afternoon - do they?"

Shearer also ensured that the players signed autographs for every supporter who had waited behind after United's open training session on Tuesday.