DeAndre Yedlin says Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce wants his wing-backs to attack.

Bruce has altered the United tactics in recent weeks and wants his wing-backs to be more of a threat.

Yedlin told the Evening Chronicle: "In recent weeks Steve told me and Jetro Willems to get in the box a bit more to add another guy in the box.

"Looking at it from a wing-back point of view when an extra body is coming forward it is tough to defend.

"We have been trying to do that.

"It has worked out a bit.

"We're coming into the front and back post and hoping for something.

"First things first, it's about defending.

"But as a defender if I can help produce goals and assists it brings even more to the team."