Boumsong Looking To Show What He Can Do

The French international made the two howlers which enabled Manchester United to leave Tyneside with a 2-0 victory the last time Souness's men were in Premiership action.

Souness said: "I have to say I am absolutely delighted with Jean Alain Boumsong. Yes, he made the two mistakes against Manchester United which led directly to the Manchester United goals in our last Premiership match.

"But he was man enough to admit it and that just shows what kind of a person he is. I believe he is an excellent central defender and I also believe he will get even better. Don't forget, he hasn't even spent a year in English football, and I am very pleased with him."