Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is enjoying his football under manager Eddie Howe.

It is the influence of Howe and the standards demanded by the head coach that has led Shelvey to reconsider how he spends the close season.

"The gaffer might text you at half ten one night with a clip from training," said Shelvey. "He's constantly on at you, reviewing your game. It's football, football, football.

"In past years, you go home and leave the football at the training ground.. You just switched off. I wouldn't go home and think about what we did at training. I would leave my work at work and concentrate on the kids.

"Now, I'm going home thinking about what I could have done better at training. That is something the gaffer has instilled in us. As soon as Eddie came in, the intensity of the sessions went through the roof. Every drill is set up, they all lead into each other.

"It isn't until the manager coming in here that you feel proper fit. It's been a breath of fresh air. It's just a great place to be. The manager has been brilliant for this club."