Monday 16 May 2016 17:51, UK
Goalkeeper Tim Krul appears ready to stay at Newcastle United and help the club return to the Premier League.
The Netherlands international has been out of action since October when he suffered a season-ending injury while playing for his country.
Krul has a year remaining on his contract at St James' Park and hopes to be back in action in time for the 2016-17 season, when Newcastle will kick off their bid to get back into the top tier.
Rafa Benitez, already a popular figure with supporters, has already begun talks over staying with the club next season and Krul hinted at a fighting spirit after Newcastle beat Tottenham 5-1 on Sunday.
He said on Twitter: "Yesterday was a great result for the club in what has been an otherwise incredibly frustrating and disappointing season both for the club and me personally.
"I am still finding it hard to come to terms with what has happened this season, and it's been devastating for me that I haven't been able to help us sustain our Premier League status due to injury.
"On a personal level, over the past week or so I have been making big strides in the right direction by training outside with the physio and goalkeeping coach as I continue towards full fitness.
"The fans have been incredible and deserve success. Everyone at the club will be fighting to get Newcastle United back into the Premier League where it belongs."
