Newcastle United fans told they have 'nothing to worry about' as new signings hailed

Peter Crouch has issued a positive assessment of Newcastle United's campaign following their summer signings

Former Liverpool and England striker Peter Crouch has assured fans they have nothing to worry about this season, praising the summer transfer business.

The Magpies got off to a winning start on Saturday, with debutants Callum Wilson and Jeff Hendrick both on the scoresheet for Steve Bruce's side.

While it has undoubtedly been another turbulent summer on Tyneside, Crouch has a positive outlook on the season that lies ahead and thinks they will be fine.

"I've never hidden my admiration for Steve Bruce. I think he did brilliantly last season to deal with all the problems of the fans who still love Rafa Benitez — and all the issues that were constantly in the background off-the-field," he told the Mail.

"This summer he has made some really sensible signings. I've mentioned Callum Wilson and what a lift he will have from scoring on his debut in an away win — there will be better-looking goals from him this season but none will mean as much as the first.

"Jamal Lewis is a talented boy, Ryan Fraser was a shrewd free signing and the same applies to Jeff Hendrick, who I worked with at Burnley. He will fit perfectly into the dressing room and keep popping up with important interventions.

"You have got nothing to worry about over the next 12 months. I know the 5-1 friendly defeat by Middlesbrough had some people worried but pre-season form is meaningless, particularly in a summer such as this. I hope Newcastle can now thrive."