Steve McClaren was delighted after Newcastle United completed the signing of Jonjo Shelvey on Tuesday.

The Magpies have landed the 23-year-old midfielder on a five-and-a-half-year deal from Swansea City for a reported fee of £12million.

Upon the arrival of the former Charlton Athletic and Liverpool youngster, who has six caps for England, McClaren spoke glowingly of the Magpies' latest acquisition.

"I'm delighted to welcome Jonjo to Newcastle United," McClaren told the club's official website.

"He has great experience for a young English central midfielder and he is a current England international so I'm certain he will be a great addition to the squad.

"He is a player we have admired for some time and we're very pleased that we've now been able to bring him here."

Shelvey has already amassed 126 Premier League appearances during his time at Anfield and the Liberty Stadium.