Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce insists he'll never quit.

The Magpies have won two matches from 19 in all competitions ahead of Saturday evening's trip to fellow strugglers Brighton.

When asked about his future, the head coach said: "That decision will always be taken out of my hands.

"I only want what's best for the club and over the last few months, in particular, I haven't been good enough to get the results that this club demands.

"I understand it totally, the way it is. I will do my utmost to make sure that the club stays in the Premier League. For all the other stuff, I can't influence that.

"But I'll never walk away from it, I'll never walk away from the challenge, that's for sure."