Eddie Howe believes Kieran Trippier is exactly what Newcastle needed in the transfer window last month.
The England right-back has been a revelation at St James’ Park since his £12million move from Atletico Madrid in January.
Two free-kick goals by Trippier against Everton and Aston Villa helped the Magpies climb out of the relegation zone - an unbelievable feat given where the club was just over a month ago.