Alan Pardew: “Nile’s working hard.
“Willie Donachie, Steve Stone and John Carver are in his ear trying to improve him, and he’s coming along.
“Now we just need to see that continue.
“Nile has got lots of ability and we’re trying to get the very best out of him.
“There is still competition for places in the squad. I think that the summer and pre-season will be another chance for them to stake a claim.
“Until then they need to keep on working hard.”