Former Newcastle United striker Michael Owen believes that Eddie Howe and his staff must start to look for 'world-class' players that they can entice to St James' Park if they want to go after silverware.
While the Magpies were just a single win away from breaking a 68-year wait for a major trophy earlier on in the season, their hopes of finishing in the top four this season, coupled with guaranteed future investment from their owners, means that they could be a force to be reckoned with sooner rather than later in the transfer market.
"Well, it's very difficult [to strengthen their side]. They've got a very balanced team," Owen told AceOdds. "To me, it feels like the manager is there to stay, and rightly so. I think he's a brilliant manager.
