Newcastle's Joselu ready to hit the ground running thanks to strong Spanish presence in their squad - The Mirror

Former Real Madrid striker gave fans a taste of what he can do with a corking goal during Thursday's open training session

New boy Joselu says the Spanish influence at Newcastle will help him be a hit.

This week's £5million signing from Stoke reckons he can get goals for manager Rafa Benitez, despite only netting four for the Potters and six last season on loan back home in Spain with Deportivo La Coruna.

The Real Madrid old boy gave the Toon Army a demonstration of his finishing power by scoring a cracking goal during an open training session in front of fans at St James' Park on Thursday.

He is vying with Dwight Gayle to lead the line, but they could also play together with the Englishman tucking in as a No10.

Joselu said: “Rafa Benitez is a very, very good manager. He was the biggest reason I signed for Newcastle.

“I’m very happy to be here. It’s a fantastic place, it’s an amazing stadium. I can’t wait to play in a Newcastle shirt. I feel like I have a point to prove.

"I am in the best league in the world. I know I played two years ago in the Premier League but I want to be important in this club, in this team and I will try to do my best to score goals and help win games.

“There are a lot of Spanish speakers here, which is a big help for a new player. I think I speak a little bit better English than some and I try to understand everything.

“We will try to win all the games. That is the important thing.

"We lost the first game, although we played well. Now we will try to win the first away game this weekend at Huddersfield.”