Shay Given is determined to keep his No1 status at Newcastle United.

Given admits he's aware of talk that Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce is eyeing Bolton Wanderers keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen.

He told the Independent on Sunday: "I am sure there are a lot of goalkeepers' agents who would like their player to come to Newcastle.

"But Jaaskelainen's contract is up in the summer and with knowing Sam Allardyce from Bolton, people will put two and two together. I don't know what the manager's thinking. I go out and play for Newcastle as best I can and I hope I've proved I'm decent at what I do."